<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>JazzGround.com News</title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com</link><description>Utah Jazz Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[For second time, T-Wolves surprise Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-second-time-t-wolves-surprise-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:48:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As bleak as the season has been for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team with the worst record in the Western Conference is halfway to a sweep of the Utah Jazz.The Timberwolves took advantage of some shoddy defense and beat Utah 110-108 on Monday night, e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not looking ahead to road trip ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-looking-ahead-to-road-trip.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? There was much talk amongJazz players Saturday night about their upcoming pre-Christmas trip, a five-game Eastern Conference swing that opens Wednesday at New Jersey. Not from swingman Ronnie Brewer, though. He hasn't forgotten that the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams treats vets to party ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-treats-vets-to-party.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? Basketball got Deron Williams' full attention Saturday when theUtahJazz picked up a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Lakers, and it will be his focus again tonight when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit EnergySolutions Arena. But on Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Guard Wesley Matthews and forward Ronnie Brewer made Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant pay for ignoring them on the defensive end in each half. Brewer scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, hitting two jumpers and a 3-pointer in the third quarter. Matt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they reached the end of a week that Wesley Matthews said "you wouldn't wish upon your worst enemies," the Jazz did so with three home victories over three title favorites -- the Spurs, Magic and Lakers. Had they not suffered a six-point meltdown in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early season surprisesEarly season surprises ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/early-season-surprisesearly-season-surprises.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA regular season is already more than one-quarter over, believe it or not. That means that there is plenty of Basketball yet to be played, of course. Teams with losing records still have plenty of time to right the ship and make a playoff run. Other]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz play great for 48 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-play-great-for-48.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They got the Los Angeles Lakers light. Or at least Kobe Bryant sugar-free, his right index finger fractured and his stomach gurgling. Bryant ? limited to 16 points, despite jacking up 24 shots ? sustained the shooting-hand avulsion fracture in a win Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer makes L.A. pay this time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-makes-l-a-pay-this-time.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? Last spring the Los Angeles Lakers pretty much dared Utah's Ronnie Brewer to shoot the ball from the outside, hanging off him defensively during the first round of the playoffs in order to concentrate on theJazz's more potent weapons. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah avoids another collapse ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-avoids-another-collapse.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the streamers fell to the floor at the final horn Saturday night, the question could be asked for the first time all season: After beating three title favorites in the span of six days this week, should theJazz now be considered among the NBA's elite?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz end Lakers' 11-game winning streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-end-lakers-11-game-winning-streak.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After beating three of this season's title favorites -- including the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers -- in a span of six days this week, can theJazz now rightfully consider themselves among the NBA's elite?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Guard Wesley Matthews and forward Ronnie Brewer made Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant pay for ignoring them on the defensive end in each half. Brewer scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, hitting two jumpers and a 3-pointer in the third quarter. Matt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they reached the end of a week that Wesley Matthews said "you wouldn't wish upon your worst enemies," the Jazz did so with three home victories over three title favorites -- the Spurs, Magic and Lakers. Had they not suffered a six-point meltdown in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz snap Lakers' 11-game winning streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-snap-lakers-11-game-winning-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:34:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz were loaded with incentives.The Los Angeles Lakers were loading up Kobe Bryant with IV fluids.The combination gave the Jazz a decided advantage and they capitalized with a 102-94 win Saturday night, ending the Lakers' 11-game winning streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barkley says Boozer is big problem for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/barkley-says-boozer-is-big-problem-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? If you ask Charles Barkley ? and his buddies on the TNT set did late Thursday night ? theUtahJazz have a big problem. And the Round Mound wasn't talking about Saturday's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers, who walloped theJazz 101-7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz set for rematch with Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-set-for-rematch-with-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their six-point meltdown in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the last thing theJazz might want to do three days later is play the defending champions again back in Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles regaining legs, confidence ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-regaining-legs-confidence.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? If it wasn't for the short fadeaway C.J. Miles hit in the final minute of Wednesday's road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, theJazz would have had their worst-scoring quarter ever with just four points. Instead, the record of five ? vs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks exploit Heat's misfires ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-exploit-heat-s-misfires.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The last time the Jazz won consecutive home games after being down 15 points or more in both came in 2006, when they beat Phoenix after trailing by 15 and Toronto after trailing by 16. The Jazz fell behind by 15 against San Antonio on Monday and 18 agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only four days after getting embarrassed with a six-point fourth quarter in which they missed their first dozen shots, the Jazz will get a second crack at the Lakers when they host the defending champions Saturday. It will be the Lakers' first trip to Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Jazz Preview 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-jazz-preview-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:29:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing a league-high 17 times at home, the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to hit the road and put the NBA's best record to the test - with Kobe Bryant playing through some pain.Bryant expects to take the court for the Lakers as they look for a 12th s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIGHLIGHT SHOW CAPS 10TH STRAIGHT VICTORY ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/highlight-show-caps-10th-straight-victory.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - Not at all unnerved at the prospect of guarding Kobe Bryant for the first time on Wednesday night, Utah Jazz rookie guard Wesley Matthews boldly proclaimed he was "ready for whatever" the day before the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz gate receipts are down ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-jazz-gate-receipts-are-down.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz are one of 21 teams to report a drop in net gate receipts through the first quarter of the season, according to an internal league document obtained by CBSSports.com.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans should worry about losses to NBA's lousy teams ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fans-should-worry-about-losses-to-nba-s-lousy-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If I were a ticket-paying fan (which I'm not), and wanted to worry about something (which I don't), I wouldn't gripe about theJazz getting embarrassed by the Lakers on Wednesday, or losing to Denver or Dallas earlier this year. Those are largely unavoidab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming up: Season's forecast a little brighter after Magical win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warming-up-season-s-forecast-a-little-brighter-after-magical-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A back-to-back set against last season's two NBA Finals teams was billed beforehand as a weather stick as good as any. Consider theJazz a tad chilly, but warming way faster than the rest of Utah. They lost Wednesday night to the best in the West, yielding]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only four days after getting embarrassed with a six-point fourth quarter in which they missed their first dozen shots, the Jazz will get a second crack at the Lakers when they host the defending champions Saturday. It will be the Lakers' first trip to Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The last time the Jazz won consecutive home games after being down 15 points or more in both came in 2006, when they beat Phoenix after trailing by 15 and Toronto after trailing by 16. The Jazz fell behind by 15 against San Antonio on Monday and 18 agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 120, Magic 111]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-120-magic-111.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:05:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still riding the low of an embarrassing loss the night before, the Utah Jazz stumbled back home to face the streaking Orlando Magic.The Jazz plodded through the first quarter, woke up a little in the second and then took over in the third period and beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Jazzman Almond to play on NBADL team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/former-jazzman-almond-to-play-on-nbadl-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? FormerJazz first-round draft pick Morris Almond will join the NBA Development League's Springfield (Mass.) Armor today, Almond wrote in an e-mail Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fall flat against L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fall-flat-against-l-a.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles - ? Even in their 30th-anniversary green throwback uniforms, theJazz sported a look that was all too familiar Wednesday night on the road against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz are 15th most-valuable team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-are-15th-most-valuable-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? TheJazz are the NBA's 15th most-valuable team at $343 million, according to figures reported Wednesday by Forbes magazine. That's down four percent from last season's valuation of $352 million, but still well more than $100 million higher th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take Utah's weather to L.A., freezing up against Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-utah-s-weather-to-l-a-freezing-up-against-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles - ? Even in their 30th-anniversary green throwback uniforms, theJazz sported a look that was all too familiar Wednesday night on the road against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fall apart late at L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fall-apart-late-at-l-a.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? If fractions were the name of the game, theJazz might have had a chance. For three quarters, after all, Utah really was able to hang with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. But the defending NBA-champion Lakers used a 20-0 run in the fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:42:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz narrowly missed setting a franchise record for their fewest points in a quarter with their six-point fourth quarter in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers. They set the record with a five-point second quarter in a Dec. 1, 1981 game against the Laker]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:42:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:42:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be little time for the Jazz to lick their wounds after losing to the defending champion Lakers on Wednesday night. The second of last season's NBA Finals teams will be waiting at EnergySolutions Arena for them just 24 hours later. The Jazz will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers win 10th straight, trounce Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-win-10th-straight-trounce-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:58:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers politely declined full credit for what they did to the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter of the defending champions' 10th straight victory.After all, holding an opponent to six points and two field goals in the final per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Jazz Preview 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-jazz-preview-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:29:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has more wins at home than the Utah Jazz since the start of the 2006-07 season, and after a mediocre start in Salt Lake City, they've won the past five games on their home floor.The Orlando Magic hardly seem intimidated by any road venue these day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Five players miss practice ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-five-players-miss-practice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The injury-hampered Jazz practiced with just eight players Tuesday morning. Among the absentees were backup small forward Andrei Kirilenko, who has missed three of Utah's last four games ? including Monday night's win over San Antonio ? due to muscle tigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Boozer honored by conference ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-boozer-honored-by-conference.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer's remarkable play to start the season has drawn league-wide notice, with Boozer selected Monday as the Western Conference Player of the Week for the third time in hisJazz career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz notes: Did refs help Jazz to 2007 victory? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-did-refs-help-jazz-to-2007-victory.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did a referee conspiracy against Allen Iverson help theJazz to a Jan. 6, 2007 victory over the Denver Nuggets? Disgraced former referee Tim Donaghy charged as much in his Sunday night interview with "60 Minutes."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOUBTING THOMAS - KNICKS NOT INTERESTED IN TRADING HARRINGTON FOR TYRUS ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/doubting-thomas-knicks-not-interested-in-trading-harrington-for-tyrus.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE MIND boggles and the mouse Googles:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Harpring returns, but as a TV analyst ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-harpring-returns-but-as-a-tv-analyst.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harpring returned to EnergySolutions Arena on Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz game at a glance  2009-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-game-at-a-glance-2009-12-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 104, Spurs 101 Game 20: Monday at EnergySolutions Arena Spurs sub Matt Bonner scores career-high 28, but his potential game-winner rims out Deron Williams jumper putsJazz ahead to stay, and Mehmet Okur adds two late free throws All five starters scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonner has big night vs. Jazz, but his late jumper rims out ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bonner-has-big-night-vs-jazz-but-his-late-jumper-rims-out.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 9.3 seconds remaining in the game and down by just one point, the San Antonio Spurs used their final timeout to set up a potential game-winning shot on Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena against theUtahJazz. And with stars like Tim Duncan, Tony Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another flat note ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/another-flat-note.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY - After making 10 of his first 13 shots, scoring a career-high 28 points and dragging theSpurs out of a deep, fourth-quarter hole to within one shot of victory, Matt Bonner had theSpurs poised for a dream ending to their Monday night game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Matthews ready for Bryant ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-matthews-ready-for-bryant.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No introductions will be necessary from Wesley Matthews' perspective if and when the undrafted rookie from Marquette with the burgeoning reputation for his defense matches up tonight against Kobe Bryant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Matthews prepared for Bryant ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-matthews-prepared-for-bryant.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No introductions will be necessary from Wesley Matthews ' perspective if and when the undrafted rookie from Marquette with the burgeoning reputation for his defense matches up tonight against Kobe Bryant .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's Boozer earns league recognition ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-boozer-earns-league-recognition.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer's hot streak got the NBA's attention. The league honored theJazz power forward Monday as its Western Conference player of the week for games played last Monday through Sunday. It's the fifth time that the two-time NBA All-Star been named pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundley to work Jazz game . . . for Lakers broadcast ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hundley-to-work-jazz-game-for-lakers-broadcast.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["The Voice of theJazz" will be back in Utah to call Saturday's game but will be doing so as part of the Los Angeles Lakers broadcast team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams was taken aback when talk after the Jazz's victory Monday over San Antonio turned to Wednesday's game against the Lakers in Los Angeles. The Jazz have dropped 12 consecutive games to the Lakers at Staples Center, including three apiece in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer is getting league-wide recognition for his strong start to the season. Boozer was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the third time in his Jazz career. Boozer has scored 21 points or more in the Jazz's last eight g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 104, Spurs 101]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-104-spurs-101.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:51:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing his first six shots, Deron Williams had more than half the game to regain his confidence.It didn't take that long.Williams recovered from his early shooting slump with 15 of his 17 points in the second half, including a go-ahead jumper with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer named conference player of the week ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-named-conference-player-of-the-week.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer's remarkable play the first month of the season has drawn national notice, with Boozer selected Monday as the Western Conference Player of the Week for the third time in his Jazz career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs see cause for urgency in Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-see-cause-for-urgency-in-utah.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY - Tonight's game at EnergySolutions Arena is no mere NBA contest between theSpurs and the Utah Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[jazz extra 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-extra-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming Attractions A look atJazz opponents for the next seven days: vs. Spurs, Monday, 7 p.m., FSN Believe it or not, but theJazz have two more wins against the Spurs this year than they do vs. T-Wolves and Kings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[bigThe StartingComing AttractionsTheStatwho'sHotNotJust wondering...Three-point shots...5STARTING ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bigthe-startingcoming-attractionsthestatwho-shotnotjust-wondering-three-point-shots-5starting.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Saturday they played like theJazz of old and on Friday they looked like theJazz of old. Way old. Now that we're in the retro spirit, here are five memories currentJazz guys have of oldJazz guys: 1. They're statues for a good reason Part I "Of course, K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game vs. Spurs opens tough week for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/game-vs-spurs-opens-tough-week-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having it relatively easy the past couple weeks ? a six-game homestand in which they went 5-1, and a one-game trip Saturday night to Minnesota in which they gave one away to the lowly Timberwolves ? times get decidedly rockier for theJazz in nights ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz open tough week tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-open-tough-week-tonight.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he made clear before Saturday's game in Minnesota,Jazz coach Jerry Sloan needs no reminders about his team's upcoming schedule, a four-game, six-day stretch that promises to be anything but an early holiday present.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz win streak ends with a thud ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-win-streak-ends-with-a-thud.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis ? With a week of games against the Spurs, Lakers, Magic and Lakers (again), the last thing theJazz could afford was losing to a 2-17 Minnesota Timberwolves team that had dropped nine consecutive games at Target Center before Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko sits, Miles improves ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-sits-miles-improves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS ? Backup small forward Andrei Kirilenko didn't play for theJazz in Saturday night's loss to Minnesota here due to continuing muscle tightness in his strained lower back. Kirilenko played 14 minutes in Friday night's home win over Indiana, but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Is it time for Jerry Sloan to leave Jazz? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-is-it-time-for-jerry-sloan-to-leave-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan re-upped for another year with theJazz last week and there are questions to ask about that move, respectful questions that in some corners might be misinterpreted as disrespectful.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Jazz Preview 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-jazz-preview-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:11:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their first loss in five games, the Utah Jazz are opening one their most daunting weeks of the season. The San Antonio Spurs, though, have hardly been living up to their usual billing as a tough opponent.The Jazz, coming off one their worst games de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets, Iverson, Artest earn NBA's attention ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nets-iverson-artest-earn-nba-s-attention.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been an interesting week of stories in theNBA. For instance: News item:The New Jersey Nets set the all-timeNBA record for futility to start a season. Commentary: The lowly Nets actually lost more games in a row than last year's Detroit Lions, which s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Now the Jazz must prepare for a four-game, six-day stretch that begins Monday against the Spurs in which t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves 108, Jazz 101]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/timberwolves-108-jazz-101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:25:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the losses piled up and the season dragged on through the first five weeks, the Minnesota Timberwolves were hoping Kevin Love would make a big-time impact upon his return to the court.How does double-doubles in back-to-back nights sound for starters?In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring absence no shock ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-absence-no-shock.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz general manager Kevin O'Connor wasn't surprised by Matt Harpring 's announcement that he would be unable to play this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring will be missed by Jazz, but few others in NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-will-be-missed-by-jazz-but-few-others-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apparently theUtahJazz will miss Matt Harpring and his hard-nosed style of play quite a bit more than the rest of the NBA will. "Talk to a number of guys around the league," Deron Williams said, "and they hate playing us for the simple fact they have to g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz throw back Pacers for win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-throw-back-pacers-for-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If their throwback green uniforms weren't enough to confuse the Indiana Pacers, Carlos Boozer was. Boozer scored a season-high 35 points and pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds Friday night to lead Utah past the Pacers 96-87 at EnergySolutions Arena, givi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz have offense in high gear ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-have-offense-in-high-gear.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz plan to wear old-fashioned jerseys featuring the original music note logo tonight against Indiana.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz win fourth straight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-win-fourth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was throwback jersey night at EnergySolutions Arena, and theUtahJazz nearly threw one back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Timberwolves Preview 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-timberwolves-preview-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:51:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are in the midst of their longest winning streak of the season. Facing the Minnesota Timberwolves presents a good opportunity for them to extend it.Coming off a stellar homestand, the Jazz look for a fifth straight victory when they visit th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:51:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz fight off Pacers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-fight-off-pacers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:03:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In between a fantastic start and strong finish, the Utah Jazz played two sloppy quarters that nearly cost them their longest winning streak of the season.The Jazz managed to avoid blowing a 19-point lead, letting it slip only to four before holding off th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz going green with retro unis ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-going-green-with-retro-unis.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With no offense intended to Kermit the Frog, the jolly giant on vegetable cans and environmentalists, Deron Williams admits he's never worn as much green as he and hisUtahJazz teammates will sport tonight. Even if it's not easy for some, he doesn't mind g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Green means Jazz finally succeeded ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-green-means-jazz-finally-succeeded.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best part about theJazz's dressing in their old road uniforms is that sometimes it is worthwhile to remind everyone how bad they used to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring: My career is likely finished ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-my-career-is-likely-finished.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harpring hasn't officially retired, but ? save for what he says would be "a miracle" ? his NBA playing days are done. Blame an injury-ravaged body. After consulting with his wife and family, theJazz's veteran small forward finally decided enough is e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz bench will get full with players coming back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bench-will-get-full-with-players-coming-back.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though Matt Harpring won't return, theUtahJazz bench might soon get a bit crowded. C.J. Miles practiced the past two days after missing two months with a left thumb injury and is expected to play tonight for the first time this season. Andrei Kirilenko al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forward Harpring won't play this season ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forward-harpring-won-t-play-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz forward Matt Harpring will miss the rest of the season because "numerous surgeries" and "residual medical issues" have rendered him "unable to perform at an NBA level," the team announced Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles makes season debut for Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-makes-season-debut-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:12:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah shooting guard C.J. Miles has returned to the Jazz lineup after missing almost two months because of a thumb injury.Miles made his season debut in the second quarter Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. He had been out since rupturing a ligament ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Had they not missed four of their last five shots in garbage time, the Jazz could have shot better than 60 percent in three consecutive games for the first time in franchise history. No team, in fact, has done so since the Pacers during the 1993-94 seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would take something along the lines of an MVP season or NBA championship to make Jazz fans forget Carlos Boozer's comments last summer. Boozer, however, is doing his part to ease some of the memories. Boozer has been nothing short of a force as the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan signs contract extension through 2010-11 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-signs-contract-extension-through-2010-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The longest tenured coach in American professional sports isn't going anywhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan signs yet another extension for 1 year ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-signs-yet-another-extension-for-1-year.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jerry Sloan Era will continue for at least one more season in Utah. On Wednesday, the longtimeJazz coach agreed to a one-year contract extension with Utah. The deal will keep Sloan with the club through the end of the 2010-11 NBA season. "It's the sam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KJZZ-TV wins Emmy for show on Miller's life ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kjzz-tv-wins-emmy-for-show-on-miller-s-life.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And the Emmy Award for Sporting Event/Game in the Live/Unedited category goes to ... KJZZ-TV. TheUtahJazz broadcast team received a prestigious honor for their coverage of lateJazz owner Larry H. Miller's life, which aired the day after his death and duri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles as giddy as a kid at Christmas ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-as-giddy-as-a-kid-at-christmas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C.J. Miles has probably never been more excited to show up to theJazz's practice facility as he was Wednesday morning. The small forward finally received medical clearance to fully participate in practice after missing most of the past two months with a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz F Harpring not returning]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-f-harpring-not-returning.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:50:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring says his comeback attempt to play this season is over and his career may be as well.The 11-year veteran has never completely recovered from an infection that developed after ankle surgery in the summer of 2008. The Jazz iss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Jazz Preview 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pacers-jazz-preview-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:33:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With three straight victories and coach Jerry Sloan signed on for another season, the Utah Jazz must be happy with the way things are going.The Indiana Pacers, meanwhile, wish their fortune would change.Utah looks to close its homestand with a fourth cons]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would take something along the lines of an MVP season or NBA championship to make Jazz fans forget Carlos Boozer's comments last summer. Boozer, however, is doing his part to ease some of the memories. Boozer has been nothing short of a force as the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Had they not missed four of their last five shots in garbage time, the Jazz could have shot better than 60 percent in three consecutive games for the first time in franchise history. No team, in fact, has done so since the Pacers during the 1993-94 seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan signs on for another year with Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-signs-on-for-another-year-with-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has signed a deal to return next year for his 23rd season as Utah's head coach.The team announced the deal Wednesday.The 67-year-old Sloan, inducted into the Hall of Fame in September, is the longest-tenured active coach in major pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Miles to go? No long for returning C.J. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-miles-to-go-no-long-for-returning-c-j.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C.J. Miles showed up at theUtahJazz's practice facility Wednesday morning with a huge smile on his face and a slight case of butterflies in his stomach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz enjoying a respite from rigors of NBA travel ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-enjoying-a-respite-from-rigors-of-nba-travel.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After beating Memphis on Monday for their third consecutive victory and sixth in seven games, theJazz are off until ending a six-game homestand Friday against Indiana. They didn't practice Tuesday, but plan to this morning and Thursday morning. And by Thu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Had they not missed four of their last five shots in garbage time, the Jazz could have shot better than 60 percent in three consecutive games for the first time in franchise history. No team, in fact, has done so since the Pacers during the 1993-94 seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would take something along the lines of an MVP season or NBA championship to make Jazz fans forget Carlos Boozer's comments last summer. Boozer, however, is doing his part to ease some of the memories. Boozer has been nothing short of a force as the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer logs 42 minutes in win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-logs-42-minutes-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer was exhausted as he sat in the locker room after playing a team-high 42 minutes on Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena after theUtahJazz's 120-93 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. His extended playing time wasn't unexpected, though.Jazz ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz win 6th in 7 games as Brewer leads team with 25 points ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-win-6th-in-7-games-as-brewer-leads-team-with-25-points.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only they were all so simple. Actually, they have been lately for theJazz, who beat Memphis 120-93 Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena for their third straight win and sixth in seven games. It was the 10th consecutive win over the Grizzlies for 10-7 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jazz formula destroys Grizzlies ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/new-jazz-formula-destroys-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've followed the formula now for three consecutive victories while leading at the end of 12 consecutive quarters. Sixty percent shooting (or close to it). Monster games from Carlos Boozer. Contributions throughout the lineup ... even if they only go e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz ready for life without Harpring ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-ready-for-life-without-harpring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've moved forward as if he won't be coming back. But theJazz hope to learn for sure sometime soon if veteran forward Matt Harpring really has played his final NBA game. "We're getting closer to making a decision as we get deeper into the season,"Jazz ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's streak has been one-sided ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-streak-has-been-one-sided.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How one-sided have theJazz's recent victories over Chicago, Portland and Memphis been? Not only have they won by an average of 20.7 points, but in 144 minutes of Basketball, theJazz have trailed for all of 44 seconds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries continue to limit Sloan's options ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/injuries-continue-to-limit-sloan-s-options.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to handing out minutes, an NBA coach's job becomes much easier when injuries limit the number of players available for a game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Boozer, however, is doing his part to ease some of the memories. Boozer has been nothing short of a force as the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 120, Grizzlies 93]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-120-grizzlies-93.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:38:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After trudging through most of November, the Utah Jazz finished the month with the kind of game that's been expected of them.Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and Ronnie Brewer was one off his career high with 25 points as the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer puts Jazz on back in win over Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-puts-jazz-on-back-in-win-over-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:32:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After trudging through most of November, the Utah Jazz finished the month with the kind of game that's been expected of them.Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and Ronnie Brewer was one off his career high with 25 points as the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blown-away lineup limps back home ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blown-away-lineup-limps-back-home.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Technically, the circus trip doesn't conclude until after Monday's game at Milwaukee, but theBulls arrived home early Friday morning thankful that the brutal Western Conference portion of the road trip is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullish on these Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bullish-on-these-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After theBulls were blown out for the fourth consecutive time, this time at the hands of the Utah Jazz on Thanksgiving night, TNT's Charles Barkley weighed in on the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring decision due soon ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-decision-due-soon.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Matt Harpring having gotten no closer than an NBA TV studio to playing this season,Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said Monday that a final determination about Harpring's future is forthcoming.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Extra: 5 (or so) things the Jazz hate ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-extra-5-or-so-things-the-jazz-hate.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They might not verbalize it like a certain quarterback, but theJazz despise stuff, too. Take this pop quiz to see if you can pick five things Utah's NBA team hates right now: 1. Who do theJazz hate playing the most? A. Any team that has Ty Lawson or Chase]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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They shot be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Jazz Preview 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/grizzlies-jazz-preview-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:05:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unselfish basketball has translated into two of the Utah Jazz's best offensive games of the season.The Jazz look to continue that trend against a team they've had plenty of high-scoring contests against Monday night when they try for their 10th straight w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing is key in the Jazz's hot shooting ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sharing-is-key-in-the-jazz-s-hot-shooting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheUtahJazz hadn't made better than 60 percent of their field goals as a team in more than 20 months before Thanksgiving night's easy victory over the Chicago Bulls. But it took just two days for theJazz to repeat that feat. Utah got off to a white-hot st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer regains All-Star form ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-regains-all-star-form.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a certain irony that the player cut out of theJazz's "Be the X-factor" marketing campaign entering the season has proved to be just that through the first month, a former All-Star playing more and more like a future one almost by the day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price's injury still a pain in the foot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-s-injury-still-a-pain-in-the-foot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It could be days. It could be weeks. Ronnie Price just doesn't know how long it will be before he can return from a toe/foot injury that's already cost him nine straight games and nearly three weeks. "I'm able to jog now, which is a huge night-and-day thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put game away early ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-game-away-early.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According toJazz coach Jerry Sloan, John Stockton threw exactly one between-the-legs pass in his 18-year career. You can only imagine Sloan's reaction when Deron Williams flipped one to Wesley Matthews for a three-pointer only 2:19 into Saturday's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banged up Jazz get best of Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/banged-up-jazz-get-best-of-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soaring toward the end of November as they have been, theJazz seem to have come to the realization they perhaps can be really good this season. Too bad for them they may not have anyone left for December. 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The NBA, however, approached th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they didn't already feel convinced of their decision to keep Carlos Boozer this season, the Jazz had to be sure they did the right thing after Thursday's 105-86 victory over the Bulls. It was Boozer's best performance of the season and maybe one of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:18:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz bounced back from an ugly home loss earlier this week with an impressive performance in their next game, something the Portland Trail Blazers hope to emulate.Based on their history in Salt Lake City, that won't be easy.The Trail Blazers look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz share in win over Bulls ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-share-in-win-over-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Thanksgiving night, they shared. The Basketball. The buckets. Even the gravy. TheJazz rolled by Chicago 105-86 Thursday in their first-ever Turkey Day game in Utah, getting a season-high 28 points with 12-for-14 field shooting from power forward Carlos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer plays big in rout of Bulls ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-plays-big-in-rout-of-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After everything that happened last summer, the NBA might have thought it would be getting a holiday homecoming for Carlos Boozer when it scheduled theJazz and Chicago Bulls for a Thanksgiving night game at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Rose celebrate by playing ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-rose-celebrate-by-playing.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lot of people got a kick out of playing and watching football on Thursday... Millions thoroughly enjoyed doing laps around the table with Tom Turkey and the holiday spread trimmings. Then there were those who delighted in mapping out a shopping strategy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose bouncing back]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rose-bouncing-back.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose is getting better. The injured right ankle that has slowed him since the preseason is on the mend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:21:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:21:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Before Thursday, the Jazz hadn't played on Thanksgiving since moving to Utah. The team typically requests to play the day after Thanksgiving (as well as the day after Christmas) in the hopes of a strong post-holiday draw. The NBA, however, approached th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:21:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they didn't already feel convinced of their decision to keep Carlos Boozer this season, the Jazz had to be sure they did the right thing after Thursday's 105-86 victory over the Bulls. It was Boozer's best performance of the season and maybe one of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer leads Jazz over Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-leads-jazz-over-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:59:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer's arms never seemed to stop moving.He was either making shots, blocking them or grabbing every rebound that came within his grasp. And when the whistle blew, he was still in motion pumping his fists.Boozer scored 28 points on 12-for-14 shoot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls GM Forman talkin' base-ball]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-gm-forman-talkin-base-ball.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't try selling most sports fans on the idea that patience pays. They don't want to hear about the future. They don't want to hear about progress or the development of players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less 'Black Friday' gridlock likely in downtown Salt Lake City ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/less--black-friday-gridlock-likely-in-downtown-salt-lake-city.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seems to happen every year -- you and your family drive into downtown Salt Lake City to see the lights go on at Temple Square, but the lights you see the most are the brake lights of the car in front of you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AK OK with coming off bench ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ak-ok-with-coming-off-bench.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In eight games as a starter this season,Jazz small forward Andrei Kirilenko averaged 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds. Since he started coming off the bench six games ago, though, the 2004 NBA All-Star has averaged 15.8 points and 7.3 boards. "I don't think i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rare turkey day game for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-rare-turkey-day-game-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the day is defined by turkey, football and family, this Thanksgiving also will include a serving of Basketball for theJazz and their fans. For the first time since the franchise moved to Utah, in fact, theJazz are scheduled to play on the holid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz notes: Sloan remembers Pollin ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-sloan-remembers-pollin.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before they crossed paths in a Verizon Center hallway last November, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan had gone more than 40 years since last chatting with Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin , whose Baltimore Bullets drafted Sloan out of Evansville in 1965.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- - Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After giving up three jumpers to open the second half Tuesday, the Jazz opted to switch to a zone defense. It promptly gave up an open jumper to Jeff Green and open 3-pointer to Kevin Durant amid much confusion. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan took the blame aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having dropped three home games already this month -- the first time that has happened since April 2007 -- the Jazz will be desperate for a Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bulls. It will be the Jazz's first Thanksgiving game since moving to Utah]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team gets day off to regroup ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/team-gets-day-off-to-regroup.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a team is blown out three games in a row, it's easy to overreact and think the sky is falling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder are making plenty of noise ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-are-making-plenty-of-noise.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's Northwest Division has been a three-team race the past few years, with Utah, Denver and Portland battling it out for supremacy. But, judging by the first four weeks of this season, a fourth team from the division is going to have to be taken ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third period proves pivotal, and pitiful, for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/third-period-proves-pivotal-and-pitiful-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The young woman sporting an Oklahoma City jersey and holding an "I luv Kevin Durant" sign probably had a blast in the third quarter Tuesday night. The pivotal period, however, was anything but thrilling for those in the smaller-than-average EnergySolution]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 'D' exposed ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz--d-exposed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City walked into EnergySolutions Arena on Tuesday night with one of the NBA's lowest-scoring, least-efficient offenses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Thunder-ous thud ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-thunder-ous-thud.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They could have been in Oklahoma City, not Salt Lake, for all it seemed like they cared about defending their homecourt. Watching over the Basketball was troubling, too. Combine the two blockades, and it's little wonder theJazz fell 104-94 to the Thunder ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach remembers Abe Pollin ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-remembers-abe-pollin.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA commissioner David Stern once told ESPN.com's Bill Simmons his three favorite franchise owners were Detroit's Bill Davidson, Washington's Abe Pollin and Utah's Larry H. Miller. With Tuesday's passing of Pollin at age 85, all three are gone now. The lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench - - Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having dropped three home games already this month -- the first time that has happened since April 2007 -- the Jazz will be desperate for a Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bulls. It will be the Jazz's first Thanksgiving game since moving to Utah]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After giving up three jumpers to open the second half Tuesday, the Jazz opted to switch to a zone defense. It promptly gave up an open jumper to Jeff Green and open 3-pointer to Kevin Durant amid much confusion. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan took the blame aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant, Thunder surge past Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/durant-thunder-surge-past-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:16:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder passed the ball all over the court, played smothering defense and looked like a team with legitimate hopes of making the playoffs.The young Thunder also reminded the Jazz that Utah's home court is an advantage, not a guarantee.Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko climbing blocks list ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-climbing-blocks-list.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He used to do it at a much more outrageous rate. But Andrei Kirilenko still is swatting at quite a clip, and soon ? perhaps sometime in the remaining five outings of a six-game homestand, which includes tonight's meeting with Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur feeling better, expects to return to action tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-feeling-better-expects-to-return-to-action-tonight.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz center Mehmet Okur pedaled a stationary bike prior to practice and made it through the session without any problems Monday, marking his return from a stomach virus that caused him to miss three straight games. "I'm feeling better now," said Okur, who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz players react to RSL title ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-players-react-to-rsl-title.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not everyone with theJazz tuned in to ESPN on Sunday night and saw Real Salt Lake win the MLS Cup by beating David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the Los Angeles Galaxy. But Ronnie Price did, from beginning to penalty-kick end. "I'm happy for them," theJazz ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even as they were left with nine players in uniform for the fifth consecutive game, the Jazz continued to build momentum with an overtime victory Saturday over Detroit to kick off a season-long six-game homestand. The Jazz were coming off the high of Thur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's nine-game winning streak over the Pistons is tied for their longest against any team in the league. They also have beaten both Toronto and Memphis nine consecutive times, though the Pistons streak is the most impressive, given their run of Ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: RSL flips the script to beat the big stars ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-rsl-flips-the-script-to-beat-the-big-stars.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Extra: Starting 5 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-extra-starting-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ah, family, football, food and an extra serving of hoops. Hope you're also excited to celebrate Black Friday Eve. In the spirit of the holiday, here are five thingsJazz fans can be thankful for:1. A tradition with a lot more W's than Zz's A national radio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz need to win during homestand ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-need-to-win-during-homestand.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz have five games still to go in a six-game homestand that continues with Tuesday night's visit from Oklahoma City, and they're three games into a favorable stretch with 11-of-14 being played at EnergySolutions Arena. They've won a season-high three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Jazz Preview 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-jazz-preview-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with a shortened bench, the Utah Jazz are playing their best basketball of the season.The Jazz look for a season-high fourth straight victory Tuesday night, when they go for their fifth consecutive home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise.Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reserve judgment: Who has best benches?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/reserve-judgment-who-has-best-benches.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando revamped its starting lineup. but it's the Magic bench that's truly improved. Randy Hill looks at the league's top reserves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even as they were left with nine players in uniform for the fifth consecutive game, the Jazz continued to build momentum with an overtime victory Saturday over Detroit to kick off a season-long six-game homestand. The Jazz were coming off the high of Thur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's nine-game winning streak over the Pistons is tied for their longest against any team in the league. They also have beaten both Toronto and Memphis nine consecutive times, though the Pistons streak is the most impressive, given their run of Ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz turn to defense to prevent Pistons firing ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-turn-to-defense-to-prevent-pistons-firing.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams was credited with three blocked shots and five personal fouls on Saturday night during theUtahJazz's 100-97 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons at EnergySolutions Arena. Williams, however, thought his totals in both categories should have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat new-look Pistons in OT ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-new-look-pistons-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From the seat in front of his locker, Deron Williams turned to his left and knocked twice on the nearest piece of wood in sight. That was all Williams wanted to say about never having lost to the Detroit Pistons in his five-year NBA career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko heating up for the Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-heating-up-for-the-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The committee that concocted the ballot for the 2010 All-Star Game might make a slight alteration if it had a chance to put the 120-player list together again. Whether or not he is playing like he deserves All-Star votes is debatable, of course. But Andre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz used to playing, winning shorthanded ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-used-to-playing-winning-shorthanded.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With usual starting center Mehmet Okur out again, theJazz on Saturday night played a fifth straight game with just nine healthy players available ? three shy of the maximum allowed, and just one more than the minimum required. No big deal,Jazz point guard]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deja vu for Jazz as AK goes off ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/deja-vu-for-jazz-as-ak-goes-off.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko changed out of his uniform, showered and walked onto the floor of EnergySolutions Arena for a postgame television interview so fast that Deron Williams ? watching inside the lockerroom ? thought he was seeing a replay from a game gone by.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's nine-game winning streak over the Pistons is tied for their longest against any team in the league. They also have beaten both Toronto and Memphis nine consecutive times, though the Pistons streak is the most impressive, given their run of Ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even as they were left with nine players in uniform for the fifth consecutive game, the Jazz continued to build momentum with an overtime victory Saturday over Detroit to kick off a season-long six-game homestand. The Jazz were coming off the high of Thur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz get past Pistons in OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-get-past-pistons-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:27:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko and the Utah Jazz outlasted the Detroit Pistons for their fourth straight victory.Kirilenko scored six of his 22 points in overtime and the Jazz beat the Pistons 100-97 on Saturday night. Carlos Boozer scored 18 of his 22 points in the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan wants Fesenko in better shape ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-wants-fesenko-in-better-shape.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing the last two games due to flu-like symptoms, theJazz expect starting center Mehmet Okur to return for tonight's game against the Detroit Pistons. If he does, backup Kyrylo Fesenko will be headed back to the bench. With Okur out, the 7-foot-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:02:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:02:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz won the second game of a back-to-back set, something they did only three times in 21 tries last season. They also ensured no worse than a split of the season series with San Antonio by beating the Spurs for the second time in a month. --F Carlo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:02:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After ending one long losing streak to a team that has owned them in recent seasons -- decades, really -- the Jazz will look to keep a different streak going when they play host to the Pistons on Saturday. The Jazz has beaten the Pistons eight consecutive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginobili to rest at least 7 days ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ginobili-to-rest-at-least-7-days.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After being examined by members of theSpurs medical staff Thursday, guard Manu Ginobili has been ruled out of action for seven to 10 days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz notes: Korver still a few weeks away ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-korver-still-a-few-weeks-away.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back from a weeklong training session at the Peak Performance Project in Santa Barbara, Calif., Kyle Korver said Wednesday he was encouraged about making his return from left knee surgery in a matter of weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah recovers against Toronto ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-recovers-against-toronto.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Kyrylo Fesenko stole the ball from Chris Bosh at halfcourt in the first quarter, turned into a one-man, 7-foot-1, 300-pound fast break and danced around Jose Calderon for a layup, theJazz couldn't have appeared in for an easier night against the Toront]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hitting stride entering homestand ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hitting-stride-entering-homestand.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhere between last week's beating in Boston and the end of their four-game Eastern Conference trip in Cleveland, theJazz came together, in Carlos Boozer's opinion. Down to just nine players and without Deron Williams, the light somehow flipped on.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap gives spark off the bench ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-gives-spark-off-the-bench.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO ? Lost in theJazz's first win in San Antonio since February of 1999 was the off-the-bench play Thursday night of backup power forward Paul Millsap, who had 20 points and seven rebounds in 37 minutes. "He just hustled ... and made his shots,"Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Jazz Preview 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pistons-jazz-preview-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are hardly thrilled with their up-and-down start, but they couldn't be more pleased with the victory that gave them back-to-back wins for the first time.They have to feel even better about their chances to stretch their streak to three.The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz won the second game of a back-to-back set, something they did only three times in 21 tries last season. 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Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After ending one long losing streak to a team that has owned them in recent seasons -- decades, really -- the Jazz will look to keep a different streak going when they play host to the Pistons on Saturday. The Jazz has beaten the Pistons eight consecutive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs continue to struggle minus stars]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-continue-to-struggle-minus-stars.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A decade of misery for the Utah Jazz in San Antonio is over.But the Spurs' early struggles show no sign of ending.Deron Williams scored 21 points and Carlos Boozer scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Jazz to their first regular-s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz start and finish strong ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-start-and-finish-strong.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They still aren't whole, and they certainly didn't put together a complete game Wednesday night. But theJazz did start strong and finish a 104-91 win over Toronto in like fashion at EnergySolutions Arena, giving them a ninth consecutive win over the Rapto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko returns to bench, finisher role ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-returns-to-bench-finisher-role.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Wesley Matthews played a starting role for Utah on Wednesday night when theJazz hosted the Toronto Raptors in EnergySolutions Arena. But veteran Andrei Kirilenko was a finisher in theJazz's 104-91 victory. Kirilenko played the entire fourth quarter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie fuels Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rookie-fuels-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just when the jitteryUtahJazz looked perfectly capable of squandering another big lead, they got a needed dose of poised leadership from an unexpected source Wednesday night at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrible start stymies rally]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/terrible-start-stymies-rally.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theRaptors needed their legs and their energy the most, they were gone; lost trying to overcome another dreadful start that put them in another hole too deep to climb out of.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams had 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds in his return to the Jazz. Williams left the team in the middle of last week's road trip to be with his family as one of his daughters underwent medical testing. Williams has declined to elabor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Eric Maynor, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko Center Kyrylo Fesenko.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If ever there was a time for the Jazz to end their decade-long losing streak in San Antonio, Thursday's game against the Spurs would seem to be it. The Jazz have lost 20 consecutive regular-season games on the road to the Spurs, their last victory coming ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fend off late Raptors surge for victory]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fend-off-late-raptors-surge-for-victory.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:57:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Eric Maynor is getting some playing time for the short-handed Utah Jazz because of injuries.The way he's playing, Maynor can expect to still be on the court even when the rest of the Jazz get healthy.Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:40:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz haven't won in San Antonio in more than a decade, but the way they're shooting the ball lately, that streak could end Thursday night.Looking for consecutive wins for the first time this season, the Jazz will try to snap a 20-game road losing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews to keep spot in starting lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/matthews-to-keep-spot-in-starting-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Decent defense plus versatile perimeter play add up to an anticipated third straight start, and maybe many more, for rookie swingman Wesley Matthews. And this time, it's not merely due to necessity.Jazz coach Jerry Sloan suggested Tuesday that ? even with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Deron Williams returned to practice Monday and said he plans to play in the Jazz's next game Wednesday. Williams had been with his family in Utah dealing with a health scare involving one of his daughters. He declined to divulge any information about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As well as they played to get back in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, as well as they played in two games without Deron Williams and down to just nine players, the Jazz couldn't be completely satisfied with the end result. After trailing from the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Jazz Preview 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/raptors-jazz-preview-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting Deron Williams back should help the Utah Jazz, who are trying to break out of an early-season slump. Facing the Toronto Raptors provides them with a good chance to start the turnaround.Williams expects to return to the lineup as the Jazz go for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams ready to play ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-ready-to-play.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams rejoined his teammates at practice Monday after missing theJazz's last two games because of his daughter's health-related issues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams happy to be back with team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-happy-to-be-back-with-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams didn't say whether he ate nachos or if he threw any couch pillows at the screen, but the star point guard had a similar viewing experience asUtahJazz fans for the team's two games over the weekend. After returning home to Utah to be with hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz say 2-2 trip a step in the right direction ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-say-2-2-trip-a-step-in-the-right-direction.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz returned to work Monday, practicing for the first time since going 2-2 on a weeklong journey through the Eastern Conference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As well as they played to get back in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, as well as they played in two games without Deron Williams and down to just nine players, the Jazz couldn't be completely satisfied with the end result. After trailing from the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Deron Williams returned to practice Monday and said he plans to play in the Jazz's next game Wednesday. Williams had been with his family in Utah dealing with a health scare involving one of his daughters. He declined to divulge any information about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's young bigs stuck on bench ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-young-bigs-stuck-on-bench.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with theJazz down to a scant nine available healthy players for their last two games, young bigs Kosta Koufos and Kyrylo Fesenko played sparingly in Friday night's win at Philadelphia and Saturday night's loss at Cleveland. Both appeared for fewer th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Extra: Starting 5 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-extra-starting-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bryon Russell's feel-bads were hurt by Michael Jordan and he's yapping about doing a 1-on-1 rematch. In Orem. In Vegas. In ? anywhere, as long as Dick Bavetta isn't the ref.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rookies had to grow up quickly ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rookies-had-to-grow-up-quickly.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a weekend, twoJazz rookies grew up. Big-time. "They're more confident," forward Carlos Boozer said after a four-game Eastern road trip that ended with starting point guard Deron Williams back in Utah tending to an ill child, a win Friday at Philadelphi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams returns to Jazz after missing 2 games]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-returns-to-jazz-after-missing-2-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:09:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah point guard Deron Williams plans to play this week after missing two games to be with his family.Williams returned to practice Monday after missing time as one of his young daughters went through medical tests for an undisclosed condition.Williams sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams returns to Jazz after missing 2 games 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-returns-to-jazz-after-missing-2-games-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:51:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah point guard Deron Williams plans to play this week after missing two games to be with his family.Williams returned to practice Monday after missing time as one of his young daughters went through medical tests for an undisclosed condition.Williams sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams ready to play with Jazz again]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-ready-to-play-with-jazz-again.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:09:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah point guard Deron Williams says he will play Wednesday when the Jazz host the Toronto Raptors.Williams returned to practice Monday after missing two games to be with his daughter while she went through medical tests for an undisclosed condition.Willi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams remained with his family in Utah dealing with a health scare involving one of his daughters. There had been some talk that Williams would attempt to join the team in Cleveland, but the family was still waiting to get back test results ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Eric Maynor, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fesenko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As well as they played to get back in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, as well as they played in two games without Deron Williams and down to just nine players, the Jazz couldn't be completely satisfied with the end result. After trailing from the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James leads Cavaliers to 107-103 win against Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/james-leads-cavaliers-to-107-103-win-against-utah.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND ? If only they would have acted in the first quarter more like they did in the fourth, things might have been different. If only Carlos Boozer had tried to take a charge instead of committing a slapping foul, things might have been different. If]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hope D-Will returns soon ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hope-d-will-returns-soon.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA ? Coach Jerry Sloan wasn't sure Saturday if starting point guard Deron Williams would re-join the team for practice Monday, but teammates are hoping he can. Williams left the team Friday because one of his two young daughters underwent a medi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: D-Will abruptly leaves team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-d-will-abruptly-leaves-team.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia ? The screaming and shouting only grew louder from inside theJazz's locker room Friday as coach Jerry Sloan talked to reporters in a hallway outside, the cries of celebration rarely heard in the NBA after a regular-season victory in November.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie end as AK fires odd 3-pointer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/erie-end-as-ak-fires-odd-3-pointer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland ? If they were going to end their Lake Erie losing streak, theJazz couldn't have asked for a better opportunity Saturday night with Shaquille O'Neal a surprise inclusion on the inactive list and LeBron James a whisper through three quarters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavs 107,Jazz 103 Game 10: Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena LeBron James scores eight of his 21 points in the final 52 seconds, including 5-of-7 from the free-throw line in the last 28.8Jazz take first lead with 1:56 left, but miss two 3-pointers in the fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting on Williams ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/waiting-on-williams.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland ? Although the possibility of rejoining theJazz for Saturday's game had been floated, Deron Williams opted to remain in Utah with his family to address the health concerns involving one of his young daughters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Eric Maynor, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fesenko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams remained with his family in Utah dealing with a health scare involving one of his daughters. There had been some talk that Williams would attempt to join the team in Cleveland, but the family was still waiting to get back test results ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As well as they played to get back in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, as well as they played in two games without Deron Williams and down to just nine players, the Jazz couldn't be completely satisfied with the end result. After trailing from the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq-less Cavs beat Jazz behind James]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/shaq-less-cavs-beat-jazz-behind-james.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:26:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James' three-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-103 victory against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.James was 6 of 15 from the floor, but finished with 21 points, six rebounds and nine assists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 107, Jazz 103]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/cavaliers-107-jazz-103.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:42:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After LeBron James finished off Utah, Cleveland coach Mike Brown called him Rembrandt. After James did it to Miami on Thursday night, Brown called him Picasso.Regardless of the artist, James is doing his best work in the paint.His three-point play on a dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Jazz fly past Sixers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/short-handed-jazz-fly-past-sixers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA ? From behind closed doors, screams and shouts were heard. And when they opened shortly after theJazz's 112-90 win Friday night over the Philadelphia 76ers, it sounded like a frat party inside the visiting locker room at Wachovia Center here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's Williams out again because of family issue]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-williams-out-again-because-of-family-issue.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:02:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue.Williams returned to Salt Lake City on Friday morning and missed Utah's game in Philadelphia. He said in a statement follo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers Notes: James wants '23' retired to honor Jordan ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sixers-notes-james-wants--23-retired-to-honor-jordan.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[76ers Notes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty 76ers are trampled by the Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spotty-76ers-are-trampled-by-the-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Eric Maynor, Shooting guard Wesley Matthews, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kyrylo Fesenko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz started two rookies (Eric Maynor and Wesley Matthews) for the first time since a Nov. 15, 2005 loss to Sacramento in which Deron Williams and Andre Owens started. Matthews hit three 3-pointers and finished with 16 points, and Maynor overcame tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz were jolted Friday morning when they went to board the bus to their morning shootaround in Philadelphia only to learn that Deron Williams had left the team and returned to Utah. Williams revealed in a statement 12 hours later that he did so out o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Cavaliers Preview 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-cavaliers-preview-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:39:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing without Deron Williams, the Utah Jazz received a lift from two rookies in their last game. Duplicating that success against the Cleveland Cavaliers might be more difficult.The Jazz look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Williams clarifies his post-loss 'tweet', still concerned ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-williams-clarifies-his-post-loss--tweet-still-concerned.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? Deron Williams attempted Thursday to clarify his Twitter message from the previous night stressing the need for change in the aftermath of theJazz's 105-86 loss to the Boston Celtics, a game in which they never led and trailed by 22 after three q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan says lineup may be due for a change ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-says-lineup-may-be-due-for-a-change.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA ? Over a late-night meal on Wednesday night in Boston, after they were blown away 105-86 by the 8-1 Celtics and had lost for the third time in their last five games, Deron Williams was talking with a teammate. The ROOT of theJazz's woes was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Sloan may toy with starting lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-sloan-may-toy-with-starting-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? In the wake of Wednesday night's 105-86 loss at Boston,Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said today that a starting lineup change will be considered for Friday's game at Philadelphia. He did not, however, commit to making a switch or even say which possible]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not putting in effort on defense ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-putting-in-effort-on-defense.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA ? TheJazz's defense in Wednesday night's 105-86 loss at Boston was as bad as it looked, coach Jerry Sloan suggested Thursday. "We had one of our worst ratings on our defensive stuff as we've had all year," said Sloan, whoseJazz are yielding 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz notes: Back, psyche hurt ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-back-psyche-hurt.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston ? Deron Williams' day started on the sidelines at theJazz's pregame shootaround, included a two-hour session with a local chiropractor and ended with a missile shot fired from his Twitter account.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:03:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:03:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It's admittedly only an eight-game sample, but the Jazz have yet to make progress on their twin goals entering the season of increased defensive accountability and improved play on the road. The Jazz are giving up 102.8 points a game and dropped to 1-3 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:03:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there was any positive for the Jazz coming out of their 105-86 loss to the Celtics, it was this: They might have gotten outclassed on the court Wednesday, but at least they did have Deron Williams in the lineup. Williams was able to play despite battli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams plays despite back and calf injuries ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-plays-despite-back-and-calf-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? On Wednesday morning, Deron Williams indicated he probably wouldn't play. On Wednesday night, he did. "I felt pretty good," said Williams, who logged 33 minutes in a loss at Boston despite missing practice Tuesday and shootaround Wednesday becaus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boston gets no fight vs. Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boston-gets-no-fight-vs-utah.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston ? Only 11 months ago, theJazz came to TD Garden and lost to a Boston Celtics team that was 23-2 at the time, riding a 15-game winning streak and appearing destined to hang an 18th championship banner at season's end.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Soft' Jazz no match for Celts ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-soft-jazz-no-match-for-celts.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? Title of the sermon at pregame chapel service here Wednesday night was "From Major Mess to Masterpiece." A sign in the visiting locker room at TD Banknorth Garden said, "All are welcome." If they thought they might not need to hear it before fall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Williams unlikely to play against Boston ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-williams-unlikely-to-play-against-boston.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston ? TheJazz are preparing to be without Deron Williams for tonight's game against the Boston Celtics after Williams sat out the team's pregame shootaround Wednesday morning and said his strained back had gotten worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS BEAT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/celtics-beat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few minutes into the third quarter last night, Ray Allen got the ball down low to Kendrick Perkins, who - honest to Ernie DiGregorio - slipped a behind the back pass to Kevin Garnett out by the foul line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Williams to play against Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-williams-to-play-against-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston ? A two-hour session with a local chiropractor Wednesday afternoon will be enough to get Deron Williams back on the court for tonight's game against the Celtics.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics pull away from Jazz for 2nd straight win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/celtics-pull-away-from-jazz-for-2nd-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:47:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz might have been caught off-guard when Rajon Rondo took the ball coast-to-coast with 3.8 seconds left in the third quarter.The Boston Celtics weren't: They've timed him.Rondo took the inbounds pass after a Jazz free throw, letting it bounce a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/celtics-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams makes his annual visit to the Garden tonight, and the Utah Jazz point guard poses the toughest matchup problem for Rajon Rondo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where's 'Tag when Utah needs him? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/where-s--tag-when-utah-needs-him.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time has a way of softening harsh memories. Just last week, I was thinking about the time I scored a basket for the wrong team. I actually laughed about it, which is strange, because it was so painful when it happened. Time has a way of softening harsh me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz have a problem at point ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-have-a-problem-at-point.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? If their practice Tuesday was any indication, theJazz could be quite shorthanded at the point tonight. But even if they are, coach Jerry Sloan suggested in advance of a visit with the Boston Celtics, they'll simply have to deal with it. "We just ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zone D giving shooterless Jazz headaches ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/zone-d-giving-shooterless-jazz-headaches.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? Sacramento did them in with it last Saturday, and New York very nearly did the same Monday. Whether the Boston Celtics try it much tonight seems unlikely, as they're a man-to-man team that typically plays it as much as theJazz, which is to say ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: D-Will, Price sidelined? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-d-will-price-sidelined.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston ? As theJazz wrapped up practice Tuesday in the basement gym at Suffolk University, Deron Williams sat to one side of the court with headphones around his neck while Ronnie Price fiddled with his phone off to the other side.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap a surprise on All-Star ballot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-a-surprise-on-all-star-ballot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON ? For the first time in his career,Jazz backup power forward Paul Millsap is listed on the NBA's All-Star Game ballot. For the first time since his 2001-02 rookie season,Jazzstarting small forward Andrei Kirilenko ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although they were able to open their four-game Eastern Conference trip with a victory over the Knicks, the Jazz struggled to inspire confidence in their ability to break a zone defense. Following the Kings' lead in their Saturday victory over the Jazz, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's victory Monday was their first in New York in six seasons. They last beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 20, 2004. Andrei Kirilenko is the lone holdover on either team's roster from that game. Both Carlos Boozer and Deron William]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price injured]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-injured.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ?Jazz combo guard Ronnie Price exited after injuring his left big toe in the second quarter, and did not play in the second half of Monday night's win over the New York Knicks. "I don't know the correct term for it," said Price, who recently reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz blow big lead, hang on ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-blow-big-lead-hang-on.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ? Perhaps mesmerized by the venue, they hadn't won here since February 2004. They were coming off quite a fiasco, a blown 15-point lead in Saturday's home loss to Sacramento. And they knew a win Monday night would aid their cause for perhaps land]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Celtics Preview 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-celtics-preview-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics gutted out a win over the weekend despite playing for the fourth time in five nights. Now, the Celtics are rested - and that could spell trouble for the Utah Jazz.Returning to the court for the first time in four days, the Eastern Confe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although they were able to open their four-game Eastern Conference trip with a victory over the Knicks, the Jazz struggled to inspire confidence in their ability to break a zone defense. Following the Kings' lead in their Saturday victory over the Jazz, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's victory Monday was their first in New York in six seasons. They last beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 20, 2004. Andrei Kirilenko is the lone holdover on either team's roster from that game. Both Carlos Boozer and Deron William]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz squeak past Knicks on road]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-squeak-past-knicks-on-road.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With games coming at Boston and Cleveland, Utah's road trip is about to get tougher.At least the Jazz won in New York - which lately has been as tough as any stop for them.Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko each scored 23 points, and the Jazz won at Madis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[VANISHING POINT - STRUGGLING DUHON'S ROLE UNDER SCRUTINY ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/vanishing-point-struggling-duhon-s-role-under-scrutiny.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni's man crush on Chris Duhon is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Extra: Coming attractions ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-extra-coming-attractions.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just wondering ... ( Jazz players and personnel answer random questions with random answers. This week: forward C.J. Miles, who is recovering from thumb surgery on his shooting hand.) How's life with a cast on your left hand? My strong hand is gone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan wants team to improve focus ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-wants-team-to-improve-focus.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ?Jazz coach Jerry Sloan is flustered by how easily some of his players get frustrated, especially when referee calls don't go their way. "I tried to tell them we don't have time for that, because you're spending your time doing that and you're no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a 104-99 loss at home to Sacramento, the Jazz open a four-game road trip on Monday at New York. The Jazz, who went only 15-26 on the road last season, are 0-2 so far after losses at Denver and Dallas. Against the Mavericks, Utah blew a 16-point lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz scored the first five points of the second half Saturday, but Sacramento then rang up the next 19 points en route to the win. QUOTE OF NOTE: "I don't know where all our energy went, but it went away quickly." -- Coach Jerry Sloan, on the Jazz s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings prove royal pain as Jazz record drops to 2-4 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kings-prove-royal-pain-as-jazz-record-drops-to-2-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beno Udrih caught Andrei Kirilenko on a mismatch, and raced past the small forward. Center Mehmet Okur couldn't recover and help, and power forward Carlos Boozer got caught flatfooted between his man and a fake from Udrih. The Sacramento Kings guard was l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVP candidates . . . who have yet to win the award ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mvp-candidates-who-have-yet-to-win-the-award.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a quick question for NBA trivia buffs: Who is the last person to win the Most Valuable Player award who is no longer an active player in the association? Believe it or not, it's Karl Malone, who won the second of his two MVPs for the lockout-shorte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowly Kings heat up vs. Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lowly-kings-heat-up-vs-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If theUtahJazz didn't hit rock bottom Saturday night, they must certainly see it from here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz try to turn things around on the road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-try-to-turn-things-around-on-the-road.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If theJazz want to turn their disappointing early season in the right direction, they'll have to do it on the road.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's convincing win lightens the mood ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-convincing-win-lightens-the-mood.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The clouds lifted and the mood lightened atJazz practice Friday morning, only hours after Utah exorcised the demons of a glacially slow start to the season with a 113-99 victory over San Antonio.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Boozer have big nights to help Jazz win big over Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-boozer-have-big-nights-to-help-jazz-win-big-over-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all the emphasis on defensive accountability this season, theJazz issued a reminder Thursday night that they still can outgun a team at EnergySolutions Arena, even a Western Conference favorite like the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz scored the first five points of the second half Saturday, but Sacramento then rang up the next 19 points en route to the win. QUOTE OF NOTE: "I don't know where all our energy went, but it went away quickly." -- Coach Jerry Sloan, on the Jazz s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a 104-99 loss at home to Sacramento, the Jazz open a four-game road trip on Monday at New York. The Jazz, who went only 15-26 on the road last season, are 0-2 so far after losses at Denver and Dallas. Against the Mavericks, Utah blew a 16-point lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings stun Jazz on road with Evans' career high]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kings-stun-jazz-on-road-with-evans-career-high.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:22:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin.Evans, the fourth overall pick in the June draft, became the focal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings 104, Jazz 99]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kings-104-jazz-99.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:45:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Tyreke Evans did his best to make up for Kevin Martin's absence in the Sacramento Kings' backcourt.Evans scored a season-high 32 points and the Kings held off the Utah Jazz 104-99 on Saturday night in their first game without the high-scoring Marti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY - For theSpurs, Thursday began with a change in routine. With no morning shootaround scheduled, as part of the team's new afternoon-only practice routine, players were left with an entire morning and afternoon to kill in the middle of Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz show no need for to hit panic button yet ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-show-no-need-for-to-hit-panic-button-yet.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after a 1-3 start that included devastating losses Monday night to Houston and Tuesday night at Dallas, theJazz weren't quite ready to reach for something red and round. "It's too early for panic," center Mehmet Okur said after Thursday's morning sho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer finally breaks loose as Jazz roll ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-finally-breaks-loose-as-jazz-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer missed his first shot of the game Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs ? a 15-footer that barely grazed the front of the rim with just under nine minutes to play in the opening quarter. And Boozer was booed by some folks in the homet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Team chemistry will not blow up locker room ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-team-chemistry-will-not-blow-up-locker-room.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early in the semester for theUtahJazz, but the elements on their periodic table have appeared to be a bit skewonkered. Their professor has lectured about mixing rare 'D' with the more common X's and O's, but undesirable results bubbled out of their b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Jazz Preview 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kings-jazz-preview-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Sacramento Kings' attempt to stay competitive during their massive rebuilding effort just became considerably more difficult.Kevin Martin could miss six to eight weeks with a fractured left wrist, and the Kings will begin life without their leading sc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The 113 points the Jazz scored Thursday were their most against the Spurs in the Tim Duncan era, eclipsing 103 points in a November 1997 regular-season game and 109 points in Game 3 of the 2007 Western Conference finals. The Spurs had held the Jazz unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz passed its first test of the season, rebounding from discouraging losses to Houston and Dallas to beat the Spurs and avert both a three-game losing streak and 1-4 start to the season. Now the Jazz needs a victory Saturday against the Kings to hea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 113, Spurs 99]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-113-spurs-99.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:34:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The boos that the Utah Jazz heard early quickly turned to cheers of "Booz!"Carlos Boozer and the Utah Jazz finally put on a show worth rooting for, beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night.The Jazz ended a two-game losing skid and undid a li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:34:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz end skid with convincing win over Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-end-skid-with-convincing-win-over-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The boos that the Utah Jazz heard early quickly turned to cheers of "Booz!"Carlos Boozer and the Utah Jazz finally put on a show worth rooting for, beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night.The Jazz ended a two-game losing skid and undid a li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews gets time, Maynor not so lucky ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/matthews-gets-time-maynor-not-so-lucky.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time Tuesday in his short NBA career, point guard Eric Maynor ? theJazz's first-round selection in last June's NBA Draft ? did not play, coach's decision. But Wesley Matthews did play in Utah's loss Tuesday night at Dallas, and ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz game day glance ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-game-day-glance.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz Record: 1-3 Probable starters C. Boozer, F (12.8 ppg, 9.0 rpg) A. Kirilenko, F (12.8 ppg, 5.3 rpg) M. Okur, C (16.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg) D. Williams, G (22.3 ppg, 8.8 apg) R. Brewer, G (14.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg) San Antonio Spurs Record: 2-1 Probable starters ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down but upbeat about effort ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-down-but-upbeat-about-effort.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether it haunts them down the road remains to be seen. The funny thing, though, is that theJazz seemed more flustered Tuesday night by their seemingly devastating loss at Dallas than they did spooked. One night after Jerry Sloan ranted about what he dee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEYOND THE ARC chron.com]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/beyond-the-arc-chron-com.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First of her kind]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz were 12 minutes away from finding redemption Tuesday night on the road against the Mavericks and being embarrassed on their home court by Houston only 24 hours earlier at EnergySolutions Arena. Not only did they take a 15-point lead into the four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz are off to a 1-3 start for the first time since the 2002-03 season. Even when they lost 56 games in 2004-05, the Jazz actually opened the season 4-0. The Jazz could use victories against San Antonio and Sacramento to close this week at home, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Jazz Preview 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-jazz-preview-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:27:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has admittedly lost a step, but he can still find ways to help the team. No matter how unconventional those ways can be.Ginobili and the well-rested Spurs open a two-game trip Thursday night at EnergySolutions Arena, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foul calls frustrate Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/foul-calls-frustrate-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? Forty seconds into the second half Tuesday, Carlos Boozer picked up his third foul playing Dirk Nowitzki along the baseline. He headed back to the bench with his fourth personal not even three minutes later, again on a foul involving Nowitzki.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk does dirty work in Dallas ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/dirk-does-dirty-work-in-dallas.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS ? After they blew one game Tuesday night, theJazz started playing another. It was shoulda, coulda, woulda, and every time they took a turn, Dirk Nowitzki kept coming up the winner. The NBA's 2007 MVP scored a Jordanesque 40 points, including a fran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Nowitzki's huge fourth quarter rallies Dallas past Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nowitzki-s-huge-fourth-quarter-rallies-dallas-past-utah.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? If it wasn't Dirk Nowitzki behind the history-making performance, maybe theJazz would have greeted the one-man Texas twister that hit them in the fourth quarter Tuesday night with something resembling shock and awe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan plays defense for Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-plays-defense-for-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS ? TheJazz haven't playing much defense at all lately. But Jerry Sloan has been, and he spent part of Tuesday night defending ? and dwelling on ? Carlos Boozer in particular. "Everybody wants to take a shot at him because of the things that happened]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Houston goes long to defeat Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-houston-goes-long-to-defeat-utah.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three games into the season, theJazz's issues seemed almost infinite following Monday night's 113-96 embarrassment against the Houston Rockets, but the foremost question is whether their fans are going to stick around through the search for answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk nets 29 in final quarter to rally Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/dirk-nets-29-in-final-quarter-to-rally-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks' offense barely had a pulse for most of three quarters. Then Dirk Nowitzki decided to take control.Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Mavericks, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mavericks-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:14:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (85)Kirilenko 5-9 1-2 12, Boozer 6-12 0-0 12, Okur 4-15 5-6 14,D.Williams 9-19 3-4 22, Brewer 3-9 1-3 7, Millsap 2-7 1-1 5,Fesenko 1-4 0-0 2, Price 1-2 0-0 3, Matthews 3-5 2-4 8,Koufos 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-82 13-20 85.DALLAS (96)Marion 5-15 0-0 10, N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Mavericks, Box 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mavericks-box-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:08:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (85)Kirilenko 5-9 1-2 12, Boozer 6-12 0-0 12, Okur 4-15 5-6 14,D.Williams 9-19 3-4 22, Brewer 3-9 1-3 7, Millsap 2-7 1-1 5,Fesenko 1-4 0-0 2, Price 1-2 0-0 3, Matthews 3-5 2-4 8,Koufos 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-82 13-20 85.DALLAS (96)Marion 5-15 0-0 10, N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failure to launch ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/failure-to-launch.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a good thing theUtahJazz don't base attendance figures by who's left at the end of games. Heck, on Monday night, it was a good thing they didn't do a head count with four minutes remaining. About that time ? at the tail end of a major meltdown by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz defenseless despite big talk ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-defenseless-despite-big-talk.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the preseason, theUtahJazz talked the talk, declaring the key to a successful season was improvement on defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz power forwards missing in action ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-power-forwards-missing-in-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Tracy McGrady. No Yao Ming. No problem for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 113-96 victory overUtah, as theJazz's "dynamic duo" at power forward could do nothing to stop the bleeding on either end of the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller sheds light on state of Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-sheds-light-on-state-of-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He sat somewhat awkwardly in studio, wearing a No. 5 Carlos Boozer jersey. Publicity stunt? Attempt to try to getJazz fans and fellow NBA movers-and-shakers to actually believe Boozer is wanted in Utah? Or just an easy pick because the price of Boozer jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Wesley Matthews, Center Kyrylo Fesenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:41:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz chief executive Greg Miller surprised many when he showed up for a local Sunday night television interview in a Carlos Boozer No. 5 jersey. Miller said he was trying to send a "Welcome back, Carlos" message after a summer of acrimony between the or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz seemingly arrived at a crossroads only three games into the season when they were flattened 113-96 at home by the Rockets on Monday, bringing back all the bad memories from their 2-7 finish to last season. "It's like we picked up right where we l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budinger's career high sends Rockets past Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/budinger-s-career-high-sends-rockets-past-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:24:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Missing stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are counting quite a bit on their 3-point shooting early in the season.So far, it's only gotten them off to a 3-1 start.Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of four ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Mavericks Preview 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mavericks-preview-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:16:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During their two-game sweep in Los Angeles, the Dallas Mavericks showed the defensive intensity that had been missing in their home opener.Back at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night, Dallas goes for its fifth straight home win over the Utah Jazz, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:24:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (113)Battier 5-10 0-0 13, Scola 5-10 4-7 14, Hayes 6-8 0-1 12,Brooks 6-11 5-5 19, Ariza 6-15 1-1 15, Landry 2-7 6-6 10,Andersen 1-7 1-2 3, Lowry 4-5 1-2 10, Budinger 7-11 1-2 17,Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Mensah-Bonsu 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 42-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 113, Jazz 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-113-jazz-96.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.The Rockets pulled away with a 13-0 run early in the fourth quarter and won in Sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz, Box 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-jazz-box-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:44:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (113)Battier 5-10 0-0 13, Scola 5-10 4-7 14, Hayes 6-8 0-1 12,Brooks 6-11 5-5 19, Ariza 6-15 1-1 15, Landry 2-7 6-6 10,Andersen 1-7 1-2 3, Lowry 4-5 1-2 10, Budinger 7-11 1-2 17,Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Mensah-Bonsu 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 42-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER NOTES: --C Ko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As part of their home opener festivities, the Jazz had senior staffers, including general manager Kevin O'Connor, greet fans arriving at EnergySolutions Arena for Friday's game against the Clippers. Had he bid fans goodbye on their way out afterward, O'Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ronnie Brewer is expected to enter the summer as a restricted free agent after he and the Jazz were unable to come to agreement on a contract extension. Brewer is the lone member of the Jazz's core of young players (Deron Williams, Paul Millsap and C.J.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan would welcome extension ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-would-welcome-extension.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan suggested Saturday that he wouldn't at all mind signing a one-year contract extension to remain as coach of theJazz through the 2010-11 NBA season. But the recently inducted Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame coach isn't in any hurry to get done]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big game gets big cheers for Big Fes ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/big-game-gets-big-cheers-for-big-fes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout Friday night's 111-98 win over the Clippers, four young men sitting eight rows behind theJazz bench went wild for big No. 44. They cheered Kyrylo Fesenko on during one of his best nights as an NBA player, made synchronized arm motions while poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets: No Yao, McGrady ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-no-yao-mcgrady.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing the Houston Rockets 24 times the last three seasons -- 11 regular-season games as well as first-round playoff series in 2007 and 2008 -- theJazz might be in for a case of mistaken identity tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan already frustrated over defense ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-already-frustrated-over-defense.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all the work, emphasis and talkJazz players have done regarding improving it this fall, there's no doubt they can use the word defense in a sentence. Winning a spelling bee with that word might be another story. "Defense?"Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Millsap in tune ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-millsap-in-tune.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They pulled out all the stops for theJazz's home opener Friday, with the full 360-member Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing the national anthem, but it was Paul Millsap who proved to be a one-man saving grace in their 111-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks' struggles bode well for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-struggles-bode-well-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way the Knicks have opened their season, theJazz could be forgiven for feeling as if they hold a winning New York lottery ticket, not payable until June, of course.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finishing strong: Unlike season opener, Jazz get big fourth quarter for win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/finishing-strong-unlike-season-opener-jazz-get-big-fourth-quarter-for-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It ended with a late-game highlight-reel dunk by Ronnie Price that put a big, fat exclamation mark on the first win of the 2009-10 season. And theUtahJazz's home-opener began with a pregame meet-and-greet with the Miller family andJazz brass at entry ways]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz, Sloan appear headed for extension ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-sloan-appear-headed-for-extension.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jerry Sloan coaching era in Utah evidently won't be ending any time soon.Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said Friday night that negotiations on a contract extension between Sloan and the franchise are ongoing, and suggested he's hopeful that an ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver back in Utah after knee surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-back-in-utah-after-knee-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He joked about being a game-time decision for Friday night's home-opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. But after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee earlier this week, the truth isJazz backup shooting guard Kyle Korver isn't certain when ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap proves his worth with big effort ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-proves-his-worth-with-big-effort.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearing the end of a listless third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers in which they trailed 84-80, theUtahJazz needed a spark. Paul Millsap provided one. And then some.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller tribute leaves fans jazzed ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-tribute-leaves-fans-jazzed.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, Greg Miller is not ready for his press interview.TheUtahJazz's chief executive officer is busy shooting the breeze with a season ticket-holder, mussing the hair of a little boy in aUtahJazz jersey and passing out fan hats to teenagers with blue hair a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER NOTES: --C Ko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ronnie Brewer is expected to enter the summer as a restricted free agent after he and the Jazz were unable to come to agreement on a contract extension. Brewer is the lone member of the Jazz's core of young players (Deron Williams, Paul Millsap and C.J.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As part of their home opener festivities, the Jazz had senior staffers, including general manager Kevin O'Connor, greet fans arriving at EnergySolutions Arena for Friday's game against the Clippers. Had he bid fans goodbye on their way out afterward, O'Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:41:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Ronnie Price, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER NOTES: --C Ko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As part of their home opener festivities, the Jazz had senior staffers, including general manager Kevin O'Connor, greet fans arriving at EnergySolutions Arena for Friday's game against the Clippers. Had he bid fans goodbye on their way out afterward, O'Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ronnie Brewer is expected to enter the summer as a restricted free agent after he and the Jazz were unable to come to agreement on a contract extension. Brewer is the lone member of the Jazz's core of young players (Deron Williams, Paul Millsap and C.J.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz dominates second half, powers past Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-dominates-second-half-powers-past-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:50:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz's preseason pledge to improve defensively looked forgotten until late in the third quarter of their home opener.The Jazz tightened up the defense to trigger a 15-0 run, then held the Los Angeles Clippers to 14 points in the final period of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:48:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[L.A. CLIPPERS (98)Thornton 2-10 8-11 12, Camby 3-9 0-0 6, Kaman 8-12 5-8 21,Gordon 8-15 2-3 22, B.Davis 7-13 6-7 21, Jordan 0-1 2-4 2,Smith 3-7 1-1 7, Butler 3-5 0-0 7, Telfair 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 34-74 24-34 98.UTAH (111)Kirilenko 1-7 3-4 5, Boozer 9-22 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Jazz, Box 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-jazz-box-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:50:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[L.A. CLIPPERS (98)Thornton 2-10 8-11 12, Camby 3-9 0-0 6, Kaman 8-12 5-8 21,Gordon 8-15 2-3 22, B.Davis 7-13 6-7 21, Jordan 0-1 2-4 2,Smith 3-7 1-1 7, Butler 3-5 0-0 7, Telfair 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 34-74 24-34 98.UTAH (111)Kirilenko 1-7 3-4 5, Boozer 9-22 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur's status uncertain for Friday ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-s-status-uncertain-for-friday.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz are calling starting center Mehmet Okur "day-to-day" after he sprained both his left ankle and left knee in the first minute of Wednesday's season-opening loss at Denver. It's uncertain if he'll be able to play in Friday night's home-opener agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Eric Maynor, Guard Ronnie Price. PLAYER NOTES: --F Carlos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz are facing a Saturday deadline to come to agreement with Ronnie Brewer on a contract extension. Brewer otherwise would become a restricted free agent at season's end. He also is the last remaining member of the Jazz's core of young players -- w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz had been hoping to make a statement in Wednesday's opener against the defending Northwest Division champion Nuggets. Instead, they'll have to settle for regrouping at home against the Clippers. It's a familiar story to Jazz followers, frustrated ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Jazz Preview 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-jazz-preview-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz looked as inconsistent in their first road game as they did all last season away from EnergySolutions Arena, but they have good reason to believe they can bounce back.The Jazz play their home opener Friday night against the Los Angeles Clipp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans warm up to Nuggets Denver's season opener against the Jazz comes with a snowstorm. Tonight the Blazers await. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fans-warm-up-to-nuggets-denver-s-season-opener-against-the-jazz-comes-with-a-snowstorm-tonight-the-blazers-await.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blizzard? Seemed more like a drizzle to the powder-blue thousands who weathered the weather to arrive at the Pepsi Center on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz game at a glance ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-game-at-a-glance.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nuggets 114,Jazz 105 Game 1: Wednesday at Pepsi Center Denver outscores theJazz 32-25 in the fourth quarter to pull away. Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 30 points, while Nuggets rookie Ty Lawson scored 17 off the bench in his first NBA game.Jazz pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawson earns (double) time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lawson-earns-double-time.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a quiz only longtimeNuggets fans are qualified to answer:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season Opener>> Nuggets 114, Jazz 105 Don't mess with Melo Nuggets get it started right with big boost from Anthony's 30 points ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/season-opener-nuggets-114-jazz-105-don-t-mess-with-melo-nuggets-get-it-started-right-with-big-boost-from-anthony-s-30-points.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soaring so high that he should have served peanuts, Carmelo Anthony cocked back his right arm, like he was about to throw a knockout punch. In a way, he did.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Brewer's worth coming into focus ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-brewer-s-worth-coming-into-focus.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denver ? The market for Ronnie Brewer came into clearer focus Wednesday after the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a four-year contract extension with guard Thabo Sefolosha , who was taken one spot ahead of Brewer in the 2006 draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Eric Maynor, Guard Ronnie Price. PLAYER NOTES: --F Carlos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz had been hoping to make a statement in Wednesday's opener against the defending Northwest Division champion Nuggets. Instead, they'll have to settle for regrouping at home against the Clippers. It's a familiar story to Jazz followers, frustrated ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz are facing a Saturday deadline to come to agreement with Ronnie Brewer on a contract extension. Brewer otherwise would become a restricted free agent at season's end. He also is the last remaining member of the Jazz's core of young players -- w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Melo drops 30 as Nuggets top Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-melo-drops-30-as-nuggets-top-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:22:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Chauncey Billups finished with 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 114, Jazz 105]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-114-jazz-105.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:17:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ty Lawson may be dusting off an old nickname.Back before his days at North Carolina, the rookie was called "Sparkplug" for his ability to come into a game and provide instant energy.Lawson did just that Wednesday night, scoring seven of his 17 points in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nuggets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nuggets-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (105)Kirilenko 6-12 3-3 16, Boozer 3-14 6-8 12, Okur 5-11 1-1 13,Williams 9-15 8-8 28, Brewer 4-9 7-9 16, Fesenko 3-3 0-0 6,Price 2-4 0-0 4, Millsap 5-11 0-0 10, Matthews 0-1 0-0 0,Maynor 0-0 0-0 0, Koufos 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-81 25-29 105.DENVER (11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nuggets, Box 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nuggets-box-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (105)Kirilenko 6-12 3-3 16, Boozer 3-14 6-8 12, Okur 5-11 1-1 13,Williams 9-15 8-8 28, Brewer 4-9 7-9 16, Fesenko 3-3 0-0 6,Price 2-4 0-0 4, Millsap 5-11 0-0 10, Matthews 0-1 0-0 0,Maynor 0-0 0-0 0, Koufos 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-81 25-29 105.DENVER (11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur returns after hurting left leg]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-returns-after-hurting-left-leg.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:21:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wearing a flexible brace on his left knee, Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur returned to the floor late in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets.Okur hobbled to the locker room 24 seconds into the game after trying to draw a charge on Nene in the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Longevity ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-longevity.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko ranks eighth in years and games played in Jazz history. Here is the franchise's top 10 longevity list: Player.....Jazz career.....Years.....Games John Stockton.....1984-03.....19.....1,504 Karl Malone.....1985-03.....18.....1,434 Mark Eat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams has established himself as one of the league's top point guards. This also should be the year in which Williams finally is selected to the All-Star Game, after being passed over in three previous seasons. Despite badly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As reluctant as they were to head overseas, the Jazz did declare their five-day European preseason trip a success. They lost a buzzer-beater to Chicago in London before drilling Real Madrid in Spain's capital. Jazz players Deron Williams, Andrei Kirilen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way they closed the 2008-09 season, losing seven of nine games down the stretch to drop to eighth place in the Western Conference and draw the eventual champion L.A. Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, nobody would have been surprised had the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Looking forward to facing Nuggets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-looking-forward-to-facing-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In describing theJazz's opening-night challenge, Ronnie Price used an adjective as many times as some people do when talking about their pioneer ancestors. Traveling to Denver to face the defending Northwest Division champions, theJazz combo guard claimed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz still trying to figure out how to win games on road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-still-trying-to-figure-out-how-to-win-games-on-road.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jekyll and Hyde ? not to be confused with Gerry and Lyde ? were not players on theUtahJazz roster last season. The team just seemed to play with split personalities in 2008-09, depending on whether theJazz were hostile hosts in the comfy confines of Energ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Conference Preview Lakers looking like lock in West But as the Nuggets' coach can tell you, offseason moves that seem st]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/western-conference-preview-lakers-looking-like-lock-in-west-but-as-the-nuggets-coach-can-tell-you-offseason-moves-that-seem-strong-don-t-always-work.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How could he not drink the Kool-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer waiting on extension ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-waiting-on-extension.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As long as he's been an NBA player, Ronnie Brewer has talked with his agent, Henry Thomas, just about every day. Nothing will be any different this week, except for the fact that Brewer is up for a contract extension with theJazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of decline in the West]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/signs-of-decline-in-the-west.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's more difficult to reach the playoffs in the Western Conference than it is in the East, where sub-.500 teams routinely make it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: It's Groundhog Day for the Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-it-s-groundhog-day-for-the-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a time of hope for theJazz. In a limited sort of way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-27.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz preview: Player capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-preview-player-capsules.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz roster at a glance:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nuggets Preview 2009-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nuggets-preview-2009-10-27.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:54:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While most Western Conference contenders made big offseason moves, the Denver Nuggets were content to stick with the group that led the franchise to its first conference finals in 24 years.The Nuggets will begin to see if their decision to rely on continu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ronnies return for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-ronnies-return-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a day off, theUtahJazz reconvened Sunday for their first post-preseason/pre-regular-season practice. Thanks to the return of the Ronnies, theJazz almost even resembled a full Basketball team. That certainly wasn't the case in Utah's exhibition final]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shame on the Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/shame-on-the-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I have followed theUtahJazz for their full 30 years. I have seen both the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, and I will continue to follow them on FSN. But there is a segment of our society that may not be so fortunate. My parents lived for theJazz ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz couldn't be happier with Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-couldn-t-be-happier-with-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember the tumultuous summer? The trade talk? Open flirtations with Chicago and Miami? The distraction that Carlos Boozer was perhaps going to be in this, the final season of his six-yearJazz contract? TheUtahJazz have put it behind them and are raving ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor praises Boozer's behavior ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/o-connor-praises-boozer-s-behavior.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are still questions from reporters in almost every city and still speculation about what will happen before the February trade deadline, but with the season set to begin this week, theJazz's dominant storyline of Carlos Boozer 's discontent largely ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which way for the Jazz? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/which-way-for-the-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Had they surveyed the EnergySolutions Arena crowd after theJazz's crushing April 11 loss last season to a seven-man Golden State team, support for acquiring C.J. Watson and Rob Kurz likely would have been stronger than keeping together the current group i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury woes aside, Jazz pleased with solid preseason ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/injury-woes-aside-jazz-pleased-with-solid-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Record-wise, the 2009 preseason will go down as the third-best inJazz franchise history. Utah went 6-2 for its most successful exhibition campaign since 2003 and tied the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers (yes, really) for the Western Conference preseason c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Utah Jazz Roster]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/2009-utah-jazz-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:05:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Jerry SloanNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hope ailing Brewer keeps up his hot shooting ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hope-ailing-brewer-keeps-up-his-hot-shooting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He missed theJazz's final preseason game, a win Friday night at Sacramento, due to back spasms. But if Ronnie Brewer can calmly knock down jumpers like he did during most of the exhibition season, it would do wonders for an offense in need of solid outsid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Korver to undergo knee surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-korver-to-undergo-knee-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacramento, Calif. ?UtahJazz Kyle Korver will undergo knee surgery Tuesday to remove a spur in his left knee. As a result, he will miss the start of the regular season, general manager Kevin O'Connor said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz lineup is coming into focus ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-lineup-is-coming-into-focus.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With theJazz's preseason done at 6-2, their best since going 7-1 in 2003, and an 82-game 2009-10 NBA regular season scheduled to get under way Wednesday night at Denver, much is coming into focus. Deron Williams will lead the way as expected, and perhaps ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-26.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie hopes to hold his roster spot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rookie-hopes-to-hold-his-roster-spot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacramento, Calif. ? Nobody can or will say how long Wesley Matthews will be staying in Utah, but the undrafted rookie from Marquette will be on theJazz's opening night roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another surgery for Jazz backcourt ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/another-surgery-for-jazz-backcourt.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO ? Then there were nine. With word coming Friday morning that shooting guard Kyle Korver will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee that will keep him out of their 2009-10 NBA regular-season opener Wednesday at Denver and for a stretch o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 95, Kings 85]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-95-kings-85.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:33:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 19 points and 11 assists and Paul Milsap added 19 points for the Utah Jazz in a 95-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams.Trailing throughout most of the game, the Kings got withi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Kings, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-kings-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:09:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (95)Kirilenko 2-6 3-4 7, Boozer 4-8 0-1 8, Okur 2-5 2-2 6,Williams 6-16 6-7 19, Matthews 3-9 6-6 12, Maynor 5-8 1-2 13,Millsap 9-16 1-1 19, Koufos 3-10 1-1 7, Fesenko 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 36-83 20-24 95.SACRAMENTO (85)Casspi 4-10 3-3 13, Thompson 4-7 6-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Kings, Box 2009-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-kings-box-2009-10-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:43:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (95)Kirilenko 2-6 3-4 7, Boozer 4-8 0-1 8, Okur 2-5 2-2 6,Williams 6-16 6-7 19, Matthews 3-9 6-6 12, Maynor 5-8 1-2 13,Millsap 9-16 1-1 19, Koufos 3-10 1-1 7, Fesenko 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 36-83 20-24 95.SACRAMENTO (85)Casspi 4-10 3-3 13, Thompson 4-7 6-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fine-tune roster, team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fine-tune-roster-team.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. ? A busy day of comings and goings atJazz camp Thursday ended with two free agents looking for work, one shooting guard staying home with a bad back and another headed out of town for a second opinion on his sore knee. And when the smok]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Korver, up for dinner at my place? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mr-korver-up-for-dinner-at-my-place.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My daughter's birthday is coming up next month, and I know just the gift: dinner with Kyle Korver. She once joked about having me hook her up with that good-looking newJazz player ? "hot" was the term I think she used ? and I said, yeah, right, I'd put it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews crossing fingers for final Jazz spot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/matthews-crossing-fingers-for-final-jazz-spot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. ? They've told him nothing, so Wesley Matthews didn't know what to make of the fact his main foe ? NBA journeyman Ronald Dupree ? was waived Thursday, making the undrafted rookie swingman from Marquette the last free agent standing in U]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Ex-Jazzmen Collins, Almond waived ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-ex-jazzmen-collins-almond-waived.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FormerJazz center Jarron Collins is expected to be waived today by Portland, The Oregonian reported Wednesday, but Collins could be headed to Phoenix, which is auditioning big men with Robin Lopez out with a broken foot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz say Korver will have knee surgery next week]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-say-korver-will-have-knee-surgery-next-week.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:28:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Kyle Korver will have surgery on his left knee and will miss the beginning of the regular season.The team says Dr. David Altcheck in New York City will perform the surgery on Tuesday.Korver has been bothered by inflammation in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz cut three players as NBA season draws near ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-cut-three-players-as-nba-season-draws-near.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz anxious for meaningful games ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-anxious-for-meaningful-games.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Next Wednesday can't come soon enough for Deron Williams. "I'm ready," Williams said, "for this preseason to be over." Though theJazz don't tip off for real for another six days ? in an 8:30 p.m. TNT-televised showdown at Northwest Division-rival Denver ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Matthews out to make name for himself ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-matthews-out-to-make-name-for-himself.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews was still at Marquette, heading to Big East Conference media day in New York, when he crossed paths with Magic Johnson at the airport. No introductions were necessary as Johnson approached, joking in half-astonishment, "I knew you when you]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz look sharp, rough up Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-look-sharp-rough-up-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? With opening night now just a week away against Denver, theJazz could be forgiven for counting down the minutes given the way they pounded the Portland Trail Blazers 108-97 Tuesday at the Rose Garden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz waive Dupree, Harris]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-waive-dupree-harris.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have waived forward Ronald Dupree and guard Paul Harris.Harris was an undrafted free agent out of Syracuse who did not play in the preseason because of a sprained right ankle which he injured before training camp.Dupree has played in 154 reg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FSN becomes exclusive broadcaster for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fsn-becomes-exclusive-broadcaster-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? When the deal finally is done, coach JerrySloan can't promise he'll be a viewer. But that didn't stop theJazz and FSN Utah from signing a contract extension through the 2020-21 NBA season that calls for the network to have exclusive regio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan indifferent about real refs replacing replacements ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-indifferent-about-real-refs-replacing-replacements.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? News Tuesday that negotiators for the NBA and its referees union have reached agreement on parameters for a new contract was met with relative indifference byJazz coach Jerry Sloan. "We can't worry about that," Sloan said before theJazz's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz sign 12-year agreement with FSN Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-sign-12-year-agreement-with-fsn-utah.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? The days ofJazz broadcasts on KJZZ are over, with the team announcing Tuesday evening that it has signed an exclusive 12-year agreement with FSN Utah to carryJazz games through the 2020-21 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams paces Jazz to preseason win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-paces-jazz-to-preseason-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? With combo guard Ronnie Price missing a third preseason straight game due to a hamstring strain, it's looking more and more likely Eric Maynor may open the 2009-10 NBA season backing up starter Deron Williams at the point. Just don't expe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Trail Blazers 97 2009-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-108-trail-blazers-97-2009-10-21.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:11:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a dominating preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Carlos Boozer feels like the Utah Jazz are ready for the regular season."We've got to tighten up some stuff," he said. "We've got to take care of that full-court press a little better at th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz cut 3 players]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-cut-3-players.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:02:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have cut second-round draft pick Goran Suton and two other players.Suton, Spencer Nelson and Alexander Johnson learned they were cut Wednesday, one week before the season opener at Denver.The cuts leave the Jazz with 16 players, one more tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Trail Blazers 97]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-108-trail-blazers-97.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:45:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a dominating preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Carlos Boozer feels like the Utah Jazz are ready for the regular season."We've got to tighten up some stuff," he said. "We've got to take care of that full-court press a little better at th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:50:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (108)Kirilenko 2-4 4-4 8, Boozer 8-10 0-0 16, Okur 1-6 3-3 5,Williams 8-12 9-10 27, Brewer 6-8 3-6 16, Millsap 0-6 3-4 3,Maynor 2-3 6-8 11, Fesenko 4-8 0-0 8, Koufos 0-0 2-2 2,Matthews 2-4 6-6 10, Dupree 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-64 36-43 108.PORTLAND (97]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-box-2009-10-21.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:50:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (108)Kirilenko 2-4 4-4 8, Boozer 8-10 0-0 16, Okur 1-6 3-3 5,Williams 8-12 9-10 27, Brewer 6-8 3-6 16, Millsap 0-6 3-4 3,Maynor 2-3 6-8 11, Fesenko 4-8 0-0 8, Koufos 0-0 2-2 2,Matthews 2-4 6-6 10, Dupree 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-64 36-43 108.PORTLAND (97]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centers have much to prove ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/centers-have-much-to-prove.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As tough a time asJazz fans occasionally might have distinguishing between Kyrylo Fesenko, Kosta Koufos and Goran Suton on the court, Lawrence Tanter can empathize from behind the microphone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer hoping to get contract extension ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-hoping-to-get-contract-extension.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? In a building where it just wouldn't drop last postseason, his shot was falling liberally over the weekend. But his defense, according to coach Jerry Sloan, needs to be a bit more conservative. And as for his future in Utah, Ronnie Brewer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazzman Koufos still learning basketball ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazzman-koufos-still-learning-basketball.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? At the tender age of 20, he's still learning the game. Missing summer league because of a hand injury didn't help in that regard, and mostly watching ? rather than playing big minutes for ? his Greek national team at the recent FIBA Europ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AK full of vigor in his return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ak-full-of-vigor-in-his-return.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? It could take another couple of weeks before Andrei Kirilenko can enjoy having his entire family at home under one roof in Utah, including his new 2-month-old adopted daughter Alexandra -- Sasha for short.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AK shakes jet lag, shines like a star ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ak-shakes-jet-lag-shines-like-a-star.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? He did admit to feeling a little funny after making his fifth transoceanic flight in less than a month. Seriously, though, if his nifty behind-the-back pass to Carlos Boozer for a layup in Sunday's 110-103 preseason win over Charlotte at the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer finds shooting stroke ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-finds-shooting-stroke.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? Back at Staples Center, the scene of his shooting struggles the last two playoffs against Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers, Ronnie Brewer could have been mistaken for a different player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young 'bigs' get a chance to shine ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/young--bigs-get-a-chance-to-shine.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? Second game in a preseason back-to-back set. Second among three in four nights with a week-and-a-half still to go before the regular season opens. A couple hundred fans on hand for the tip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams has established himself as one of the league's top point guards. This also should be the year in which Williams finally is selected to the All-Star Game, after being passed over in three previous seasons. Despite badly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way they closed the 2008-09 season, losing seven of nine games down the stretch to drop to eighth place in the Western Conference and draw the eventual champion L.A. Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, nobody would have been surprised had the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As reluctant as they were to head overseas, the Jazz did declare their five-day European preseason trip a success. They lost a buzzer-beater to Chicago in London before drilling Real Madrid in Spain's capital. Jazz players Deron Williams, Andrei Kirilen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 110, Bobcats 103]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-110-bobcats-103.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer made seven of his first eight shots and scored 22 points, leading the Utah Jazz to a 110-103 preseason victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday.All five Utah starters scored in double figures. Deron Williams had 17 points and eight assis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko, wife adopt a baby girl in Russia ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-wife-adopt-a-baby-girl-in-russia.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? Now it's known whyJazz forward Andrei Kirilenko left in such a hurry last Wednesday and returned to his native Russia. And it's good news. The quick trip was so Kirilenko and his wife, Masha, could attend a court hearing to formalize the ado]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz notes: Kirilenkos adopt daughter ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-kirilenkos-adopt-daughter.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? Andrei Kirilenko went public Saturday that he left theJazz this week and returned to Russia to complete the adoption of a 2-month-old girl that Kirilenko and his wife, Masha , have named Alexandra .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz falter down stretch at Clippers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-falter-down-stretch-at-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? There was reassurance, with power forward Carlos Boozer scoring a game-high 20 points and point guard Deron Williams adding 19. There was experimentation, with Williams playing for a while at shooting guard next to rookie point Eric Maynor. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bobcats, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bobcats-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:17:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (110)Kirilenko 5-7 8-9 18, Boozer 9-11 4-5 22, Millsap 6-9 0-0 12,Williams 4-13 9-10 17, Brewer 5-10 1-2 12, Koufos 3-4 3-3 9,Suton 0-1 0-0 0, Matthews 1-5 0-0 2, Maynor 3-11 1-1 7,Fesenko 5-7 1-1 11, Dupree 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-79 27-31 110.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bobcats, Box 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bobcats-box-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:13:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (110)Kirilenko 5-7 8-9 18, Boozer 9-11 4-5 22, Millsap 6-9 0-0 12,Williams 4-13 9-10 17, Brewer 5-10 1-2 12, Koufos 3-4 3-3 9,Suton 0-1 0-0 0, Matthews 1-5 0-0 2, Maynor 3-11 1-1 7,Fesenko 5-7 1-1 11, Dupree 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-79 27-31 110.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Clippers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-clippers-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:51:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (96)Brewer 3-4 0-0 6, Boozer 9-15 2-4 20, Okur 3-4 3-6 10,Williams 6-13 5-5 19, Matthews 1-4 3-3 5, Millsap 1-3 1-4 3,Dupree 4-7 3-4 12, Maynor 1-6 7-11 9, Nelson 2-4 0-0 4,Koufos 0-3 0-0 0, Fesenko 2-3 0-0 4, Suton 1-3 0-0 2, Johnson 1-4 0-0 2. Tota]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers 103, Jazz 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-103-jazz-96.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:32:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin scored 16 points in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 103-96 in a preseason game on Saturday night.Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman also had 16 points apiece for Los Angeles, which has won four straight ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maynor, Price still battling to be backup point ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/maynor-price-still-battling-to-be-backup-point.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? It may not be the most-pressing issue of theJazz's preseason, but it's become one of the more entertaining. Will rookie Eric Maynor win the post, or does combo guard Ronnie Price finally get his chance to serve as theJazz's primary backup po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Clippers, Box 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-clippers-box-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:23:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (96)Brewer 3-4 0-0 6, Boozer 9-15 2-4 20, Okur 3-4 3-6 10,Williams 6-13 5-5 19, Matthews 1-4 3-3 5, Millsap 1-3 1-4 3,Dupree 4-7 3-4 12, Maynor 1-6 7-11 9, Nelson 2-4 0-0 4,Koufos 0-3 0-0 0, Fesenko 2-3 0-0 4, Suton 1-3 0-0 2, Johnson 1-4 0-0 2. Tota]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:23:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For starters, ex-Ute star Miller wants to be one ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-starters-ex-ute-star-miller-wants-to-be-one.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Miller, the former University of Utah star point guard and the Portland Trail Blazers' top free agent acquisition during the offseason, was sitting on the bench in sweats when Thursday night's game against theUtahJazz at EnergySolutions Arena tipped]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: No what-ifs for Millsap and Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-no-what-ifs-for-millsap-and-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will be his first game against Portland since the summer, but don't expect Paul Millsap to spend much time tonight considering what might have been had theJazz not matched the four-year, $32 million offer sheet Millsap signed in July with the Trail Bla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Price to start at shooting guard ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-price-to-start-at-shooting-guard.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With C.J. Miles out injured and Andrei Kirilenko absent from the team, Ronnie Price will start at shooting guard for theJazz in tonight's preseason game against Portland, coach Jerry Sloan said at the pregame shootaround.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collins savors Utah friendships ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/collins-savors-utah-friendships.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was that 22-point night in his rookie season, the four-block outing against Chicago three years ago and a double-double he once put up on San Antonio. Not to forget, of course, oh-so-many times his charge-seeking 6-foot-11 frame flailed to the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz begin quest to improve on the road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-begin-quest-to-improve-on-the-road.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz know it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz flex 'D' vs. the Blazers, 99-96 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-flex--d-vs-the-blazers-99-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never mind that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy took the night off, LaMarcus Aldridge saw all of about six minutes of action (and went 0-for-4 in that time) and that Portland trudged through the second game of a back-to-back set Thursday at EnergySolutions ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:02:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams has established himself as one of the league's top point guards. This also should be the year in which Williams finally is selected to the All-Star Game, after being passed over in three previous seasons. Despite badly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:02:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As reluctant as they were to head overseas, the Jazz did declare their five-day European preseason trip a success. They lost a buzzer-beater to Chicago in London before drilling Real Madrid in Spain's capital. Jazz players Deron Williams, Andrei Kirilen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:02:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way they closed the 2008-09 season, losing seven of nine games down the stretch to drop to eighth place in the Western Conference and draw the eventual champion L.A. Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, nobody would have been surprised had the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Trail Blazers 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-trail-blazers-96.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:56:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a slight frame and a jump shot that still needs some work, Utah Jazz rookie guard Eric Maynor isn't likely to strike fear into his NBA opponents just yet.But the first-round draft pick from Virginia Commonwealth is making progress. He had 14 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:48:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (96)Batum 1-2 2-2 5, Aldridge 0-4 0-0 0, Przybilla 1-1 1-1 3,Blake 6-11 2-2 19, Webster 2-9 0-0 6, Outlaw 2-11 0-0 4,Howard 2-5 1-2 5, Oden 3-10 1-6 7, Bayless 3-6 7-10 13,Miller 6-14 1-1 13, Udoka 1-3 2-3 5, Collins 1-1 4-6 6,Cunningham 5-6 0-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz, Box 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-box-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:44:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (96)Batum 1-2 2-2 5, Aldridge 0-4 0-0 0, Przybilla 1-1 1-1 3,Blake 6-11 2-2 19, Webster 2-9 0-0 6, Outlaw 2-11 0-0 4,Howard 2-5 1-2 5, Oden 3-10 1-6 7, Bayless 3-6 7-10 13,Miller 6-14 1-1 13, Udoka 1-3 2-3 5, Collins 1-1 4-6 6,Cunningham 5-6 0-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's a much wealthier Jazzman thanks to Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-a-much-wealthier-jazzman-thanks-to-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During what might have been the longest six days of his life ? a span that started with him winning the lottery, and ended with him happy nothing's really changed ? Paul Millsap just wanted to be away. He tried not to ponder the possibilities, didn't want]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz still root for ex-mate Collins ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-still-root-for-ex-mate-collins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams laughed when asked who would recite the scouting report on Jarron Collins before tonight's preseason game. In fact, theJazz should just save themselves the paper given the eight seasons Collins spent in Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz use scrimmage to take care of business ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-use-scrimmage-to-take-care-of-business.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If nothing else, theJazz's free and open-to-the-public scrimmage Tuesday night provided a couple valuable lessons - and a few good laughs. One tutorial is that there are no automatic timeouts in the NBA just because a guy's shoe is untied. "I didn't know ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Blue-collar man ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-blue-collar-man.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["I'd like to live as a poor man with lots of money."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price and Williams stars of scrimmage ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-and-williams-stars-of-scrimmage.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the dance teams, the dunk teams, the Bear's acrobatics and all the fan-friendly events that were part of theUtahJazz's free intra-squad scrimmage Tuesday night at Energy Solutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suton aims to force Jazz's hand ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/suton-aims-to-force-jazz-s-hand.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since leaving his war-torn country as a teenager, Bosnia-Herzegovina native Goran Suton has returned to Europe a couple of times to play Basketball. In 2006, the Michigan State big man went with a Big 10 all-star squad on a foreign tour that included a st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz still searching for answers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-still-searching-for-answers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eleven thousand, seven hundred and fifty-four or so miles later, one might think theJazz should have all the answers. Not so. Even after a two-game exhibition tour last week that took them to London for a game against the Chicago Bulls and to Madrid for o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury to Miles leaves Jazz small forward spot a trauma unit ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/injury-to-miles-leaves-jazz-small-forward-spot-a-trauma-unit.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for the smorgasbord of small forwards. With health setbacks for Matt Harpring and C.J. Miles ? not to mention the offseason departure of Morris Almond ? theUtahJazz's menu suddenly doesn't have quite the selection of swingmen to serve up that it u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Back from Europe, back to business ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-back-from-europe-back-to-business.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the NBA now sending four to six teams annually to Europe and China, not to mention opening new offices from Dubai to South Africa to India, theJazz could be headed overseas again in the preseason sooner than later.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz try to recover from European journey ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-try-to-recover-from-european-journey.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? Before leaving here early Thursday morning and arriving in Utah on Friday morning, theJazz were perplexed. Two hours? Two days? Two weeks? Certainly not two months, like the last time they ventured both overseas and out of the country.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz in Europe &raquo]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-in-europe-raquo.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Madrid, Spain ? No matter that Buckingham Palace and the Prado will have to wait for another time. Paul Millsap might have largely confined himself to theJazz's hotel this week, but he made the most of the team's trip to Europe - on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish reporters quiz Boozer about summer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spanish-reporters-quiz-boozer-about-summer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Madrid, Spain ? Even 5,250 miles away from Utah, Carlos Boozer couldn't escape a question Thursday from a Spanish reporter about his controversial summer following theJazz's preseason victory over Real Madrid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie trying to make his mark ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rookie-trying-to-make-his-mark.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? Now that they're back in Salt Lake City after preseason stops in London and Madrid, and he's back on Earth himself, theJazz may not know what in the world to think of Wesley Matthews. And they don't have long to decide, as a call will be made bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back from Europe, back to business ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/back-from-europe-back-to-business.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the NBA now sending four to six teams annually to Europe and China, not to mention opening new offices from Dubai to South Africa to India, theJazz could be headed overseas again in the preseason sooner than later.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoops is huge in Spain, but in London it hasn't quite caught on yet ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hoops-is-huge-in-spain-but-in-london-it-hasn-t-quite-caught-on-yet.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? They went from a British city where Basketball still is as foreign to many as driving on the wrong side of the road to one in Spain where the game is not just familiar but actually rather popular. It was quite a global wake-up call for theJazz, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap el conquistador helps Jazz conquer Real in Spain ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-el-conquistador-helps-jazz-conquer-real-in-spain.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? The Spanish media gathered at Palacio de Deportes didn't really get the joke. But a couple of reporters from Utah did, making it hard not to laugh when Deron Williams answered a question about teammate Paul Millsap's play in a 109-87 NBA EuropeLi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz players heed Senor Sloan's D plea ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-players-heed-senor-sloan-s-d-plea.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? He wanted better defense than he saw Tuesday in London, so the sight of four policia ? dressed in full riot gear, replete with helmets and masks ? standing right behind the bench had to be encouraging from the start. The message from coach Jerry ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logistical headaches aside, Sloan happy team made trip ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/logistical-headaches-aside-sloan-happy-team-made-trip.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? It was something of a logistical headache, and his body clock won't be quite right for a while longer. But Jerry Sloan ? whose Jazz were one of the pioneers ofNBA globalization when they visited Japan in 1990 for two regular-season games against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Bulls and Deng, trip revealed plenty of positives ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-bulls-and-deng-trip-revealed-plenty-of-positives.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luol Deng was the center of attention during theBulls? three-day stay in London and rightfully so.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansen happy to be plying his trade in Europe ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hansen-happy-to-be-plying-his-trade-in-europe.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? He had an early helping of tapas in the NBA, a 41-game stint with the Atlanta Hawks back in the 2003-04 season. But now Travis Hansen ? the Mountain View High graduate, Utah Valley State product and former BYU star ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz players conduct a special clinic for large group of Special Olympians ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-players-conduct-a-special-clinic-for-large-group-of-special-olympians.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? Paul Millsap realizes most, and probably all, did not know him from ? say, Carlos Boozer. "I think we're just big ol' Basketball players to them," Millsap said. Still, doing what he and other members of theJazz organization did Wednesday was much]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap feels Miles' pain regarding injured thumb ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-feels-miles-pain-regarding-injured-thumb.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? While swingman C.J. Miles was in New York to undergo surgery on the left thumb ligament he ruptured during practice earlier this week in London, teammate Paul Millsap was sitting in a chair at Palacio de DePortes here and feeling Miles' pain. Whi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put their pride on the line in Spain ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-their-pride-on-the-line-in-spain.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MADRID ? It's a preseason game for both teams. Starters may not be the same as they will be in the regular season, the rotation certainly will not, and even if the game's on the line late, there may be an NBA All-Star and/or Olympian ? or two or three or ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko: Russia vs. Spain a big win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-russia-vs-spain-a-big-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Madrid, Spain ? From the moment he saw the locker room where he celebrated with the Russian national team in 2007, Andrei Kirilenko was surrounded Wednesday by the memories of his greatest Basketball accomplishment.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap leads Jazz to 109-87 win over Real Madrid]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-leads-jazz-to-109-87-win-over-real-madrid.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:27:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap made it clear he wasn't on a European vacation.The Jazz forward bidding for a starting job scored 20 points to lead Utah to a 109-87 victory over Real Madrid on Thursday in the finale of the NBA's preseason European tour."That's what I'm tryi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:21:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Mehmet Okur shot 44.6 percent from three-point range last season, but has worked to improve his low-post game this season. Okur added a running hook shot in the summer that he plans to debut in the preseason. --F Ronald Dupree could be a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:21:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[However unlikely it seemed when he professed his interest in playing for Chicago and Miami this summer, Carlos Boozer returned to Utah on Sept. 25 for the start of his sixth season with the Jazz. Boozer made no apologies, though, for his summer comments, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson jumper completes Deng's happy homecoming]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/johnson-jumper-completes-deng-s-happy-homecoming.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:31:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luol Deng took the microphone to address his hometown crowd and urged them to ''enjoy the game.'' 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Miles set to undergo surgery today in New York to repair a ruptured ligament in his left thumb, Deron Williams voiced his disappointment Tuesday at losing Miles on the eve of what seemed like such a promising season for him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz win fans, lose to Bulls in London ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-win-fans-lose-to-bulls-in-london.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? Time will tell if they won converts one Deron Williams jersey at a time during their stay in England, but theJazz couldn't come away with a win Tuesday night in their first game on European soil.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA boss empathizes Jazz luxury tax ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-boss-empathizes-jazz-luxury-tax.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? David Stern accepts the fact theJazz are facing roughly $12 million in tax assessments for exceeding the NBA's team payroll luxury-tax threshold, the league commissioner told two reporters from Utah on Tuesday in London. He also knows why they're]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles will have surgery on his thumb in New York ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-will-have-surgery-on-his-thumb-in-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? After getting a second opinion from a doctor secured by his agent,Jazz swingman C.J. Miles will go undergo surgery today in New York to repair the left, shooting-hand thumb ligament that he ruptured during practice Monday in London. Miles ? Utah']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: London Jazz come falling down: Chicago rookie nails buzzer beater to hand Jazz loss in front of sellout crowd ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-london-jazz-come-falling-down-chicago-rookie-nails-buzzer-beater-to-hand-jazz-loss-in-front-of-sellout-crowd.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? The crowd, many wearing Chicago Bulls jerseys and a few those of theUtahJazz, did the wave. Music pumped through The O2 Arena sound-system, including a version of "If You're Happy and You Know It." And the public-address announcer seemed to relis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz in London: Jazz fall to Bulls 102-101 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-in-london-jazz-fall-to-bulls-102-101.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? TheJazz might have won fans this week in England, but they lost Tuesday night's preseason game to the Chicago Bulls, falling 102-101 on James Johnson's 16-footer at the buzzer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stern continues to project revenue drop ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stern-continues-to-project-revenue-drop.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? NBA commissioner David Stern said Tuesday that the league continues to project a drop in revenue of between 21/2 percent to 5 percent that could lead to a dramatic dip in the league's salary cap and luxury tax figures for the 2010-11 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LONDON REACHES FOR THE STARS!]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/london-reaches-for-the-stars.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE stars of the Premier League congregated by the side of a Basketball court in East London to watch the newest sports show in town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinrich will make the most of his role]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hinrich-will-make-the-most-of-his-role.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Derrick Rose nursing an injury and John Salmons 4,000 miles away awaiting the birth of a child, Kirk Hinrich figures to start for theBulls today when they meet the Utah Jazz in an exhibition game at the O2 Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz players go unrecognized in London ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-players-go-unrecognized-in-london.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? They went out to dinner Sunday dressed in the same Jazz sweats they'd worn from practice to that afternoon's Chelsea-Liverpool game, then decided to walk through a couple of neighborhoods before catching a cab back to the hotel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Miles out for start of season with thumb injury ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-miles-out-for-start-of-season-with-thumb-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ?Jazz guard C.J. Miles will miss the start of the regular season and require surgery after suffering a ruptured ligament in his left thumb during Monday's practice at The O2 arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caption only: Taking in a little soccer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/caption-only-taking-in-a-little-soccer.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz players Mehmet Okur, left, and Andrei Kirilenko, along with Chicago's Derrick Rose, center, pose Sunday with cheerleaders at halftime during the Barclays Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London, Engl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to honor arena's founder ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/time-to-honor-arena-s-founder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's wrong with this picture? There's a statue of John Stockton in front of EnergySolutions Arena. There's a statue of Karl Malone, too. They've both got adjacent streets named after them, as well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles to have surgery to repair thumb ligament ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-to-have-surgery-to-repair-thumb-ligament.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? Heading into his fourth NBA season, much was looking up for swingman C.J. Miles. His body was better than it's ever been, and his shot was falling, evidenced by a 5-for-7 effort from the field, including 2-for-2 from 3-point range, in theJazz's p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls ponder life with Booz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-ponder-life-with-booz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? If Derrick Rose had his druthers, two-time NBA All-Star power forward Carlos Boozer would be playing tonight in London for the Chicago Bulls ? not theJazz, the team that's employed and handsomely paid him each of the past five years. But ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock on ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rock-on.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Poor reception Andrei Kirilenko is a famous international roundball star. Isn't he? The league announced last week that Kobe Bryant sells more NBA jerseys in Europe than any other player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetlagged Jazz arrive late in London after delay in N.Y. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jetlagged-jazz-arrive-late-in-london-after-delay-in-n-y.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? A rather haggard-lookingJazz team arrived here on Sunday morning, some seemingly dazed and others quite confused. "I'm up and running, but I don't know what day it is, I don't know what time it is," swingman C.J. Miles said. "It was crazy: When I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA footing bill for Europe trip ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-footing-bill-for-europe-trip.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON - Their exhibition trip to London and Madrid this week, including Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls, isn't costing theJazz a dime. The NBA, thank you very much, is footing the bill for that. Last time theJazz and Bulls got together for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls star not hurt by trade talk ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-star-not-hurt-by-trade-talk.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? His name was bandied about quite a bit over the summer, mentioned perhaps most prominently among several as a possibility for being traded to Utah forJazz forward Carlos Boozer. But sitting Sunday in a folding chair at The O2 Arena in London, 3,9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet-lagged Jazz arrive in London ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jet-lagged-jazz-arrive-in-london.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? Having slept all of 30 minutes on theJazz's 5,440-mile, overnight flight across seven time zones, C.J. Miles admitted being a little out of sorts Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Williams, Rose reunited in London ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-williams-rose-reunited-in-london.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? As much as he's tried to forget the play in the past 12 months, Deron Williams still must contend with the aching in his left ankle. It's a regular reminder of what happened last preseason against Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz in London: From John Deere to Downing Street ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-in-london-from-john-deere-to-downing-street.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? Nearly two decades after theJazz opened the 1990-91 season in Japan, Jerry Sloan still considers the trip one of the greatest challenges of his coaching career, even more than facing Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligament]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-guard-c-j-miles-ruptures-thumb-ligament.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:46:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery.The Jazz say Miles injured his shooting hand in a fall during practice Monday at London's O2 Arena, where Utah plays the Chicago Bulls in a preseason game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligament 2009-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-guard-c-j-miles-ruptures-thumb-ligament-2009-10-05.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:08:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery.The Jazz say Miles injured his shooting hand in a fall during practice Monday at London's O2 Arena, where Utah plays the Chicago Bulls in a preseason game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls, Jazz enjoy soccer before NBA preseason]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-jazz-enjoy-soccer-before-nba-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:19:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Big Ben and Buckingham Palace took a back seat to Premier League soccer when the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz arrived in London.The two NBA teams will play a preseason game Tuesday at the O2 Arena, but several players were still giddy about seeing a soccer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-05.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:19:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booz's still here (oops) ? let's hope it works ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/booz-s-still-here-oops-let-s-hope-it-works.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's get one thing out of the way from the get-go. 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But they are anyway, because the NBA ? despite the fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After all these years and all that money, A.K. still the same ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/after-all-these-years-and-all-that-money-a-k-still-the-same.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I crossed theJazz's practice court to where Andrei Kirlenko was sitting alone on the floor stretching last week. "Want to have a seat?" he said, smiling. There were no chairs, just the floor. Still, I thought it was a nice gesture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 questions with Jazz center Mehmet Okur ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/5-questions-with-jazz-center-mehmet-okur.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After returning to his native Turkey shortly after last season ended,Jazz center Mehmet Okur returned to Utah about 40 days before training camp got under way.Jazz beat writer got a chance to talk with Okur, a one-time NBA All-Star who's heading into his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions loom: Jazz hoping to have some answers after trip to Europe ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/questions-loom-jazz-hoping-to-have-some-answers-after-trip-to-europe.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LONDON ? Even after they've crossed the pond twice, and have returned later this week from games Tuesday night here in London and Thursday night in Madrid, theJazz still will not be halfway through their preseason schedule. NBA Europe Live Tour games agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Jazz should enjoy long and winding road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-jazz-should-enjoy-long-and-winding-road.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz's European magical mystery tour through London and then Madrid is a lot about Basketball, a lot about crucial matters such as figuring out how many minutes Ronnie Price will get backing up Deron Williams versus how many Eric Maynor will get, and a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz turning their focus to defense ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-turning-their-focus-to-defense.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A movie-theater-like marquee has not been installed outside theUtahJazz's practice facility. But if one goes up soon at the Zions Bank Basketball Center, don't be surprised if it reads something like this: "Now showing: The Hustler, Fast & Furious, and Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inexperienced replacement refs do well ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/inexperienced-replacement-refs-do-well.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The number on the back of an NBA referee's jersey, as a general rule, tells a story about them. Those with single digit numbers or teens and even 20s are veteran, experienced officials. Those refs with numbers in the 50s or higher usually aren't as experi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start Super ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/start-super.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were issues for concern, especially from coach Jerry Sloan's seat. Chiefly, defensive effort. 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Turns out, the NBA isn't exactly "twitterpated" with the idea of players ? or coaches and other team Basketb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's role altered with Boozer back in fold ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-role-altered-with-boozer-back-in-fold.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Jody Genessy Deseret News Paul Millsap's wallet isn't the only thing that expanded since theUtahJazz last played. The role he'll be used in and the positions on the floor he'll play have also been stretched and extended. 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The trip has caused no small amount of anxiety among the Jaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[However unlikely it seemed when he professed his interest in playing for Chicago and Miami this summer, Carlos Boozer returned to Utah on Sept. 25 for the start of his sixth season with the Jazz. Boozer made no apologies, though, for his summer comments, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:01:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (87)Anthony 4-11 5-6 13, Andersen 1-2 1-2 3, Nene 1-3 2-2 4,Billups 4-6 1-2 10, Afflalo 1-4 0-1 3, Carter 0-5 0-0 0,Petro 5-10 1-2 11, Allen 5-6 0-2 11, Balkman 3-4 4-7 10,Graham 2-2 1-2 5, Lawson 1-4 2-2 4, White 1-2 10-14 13. Totals 28-59 27-42 8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Nuggets 87]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-103-nuggets-87.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:01:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's replacement referees were a non-issue in the preseason opener, just as the league wanted.The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 103-87 on Thursday night in an exhibition game that featured 69 fouls and very little objection to any of them.Whether]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Jazz, Box 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-jazz-box-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:07:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (87)Anthony 4-11 5-6 13, Andersen 1-2 1-2 3, Nene 1-3 2-2 4,Billups 4-6 1-2 10, Afflalo 1-4 0-1 3, Carter 0-5 0-0 0,Petro 5-10 1-2 11, Allen 5-6 0-2 11, Balkman 3-4 4-7 10,Graham 2-2 1-2 5, Lawson 1-4 2-2 4, White 1-2 10-14 13. Totals 28-59 27-42 8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:06:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Jazz have questions to answer this month ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-jazz-have-questions-to-answer-this-month.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When last seen at EnergySolutions Arena five months ago, theJazz were losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and looking bad in the process.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Ag Nelson still hoping to make it in NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ex-ag-nelson-still-hoping-to-make-it-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spencer Nelson has a couple of connections with a member of theUtahJazz coaching staff that might come in handy. It's unlikely the personal ties will help Nelson land an NBA gig. He'll have to rely on his own talent, hard work and the right opportunity fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: A.K., C.J. and Korver participate in limited drills ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-a-k-c-j-and-korver-participate-in-limited-drills.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko, Kyle Korver and C.J. Miles participated in limited drills but didn't fully practice with theUtahJazz in the team's only workout Tuesday. It marked the third day in a row the trio has missed out on taking part in camp to some extent due t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz notes: Early injuries for 3 Jazzmen ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-early-injuries-for-3-jazzmen.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as injuries ruined their 2008-09 season, theJazz at least were able to make it through training camp unscathed. The same can't be said this week with Andrei Kirilenko , Kyle Korver and C.J. Miles sidelined for a second consecutive day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upbeat Okur looks to play defense, stay healthy ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/upbeat-okur-looks-to-play-defense-stay-healthy.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He has a penchant for putting the ball in the basket, but his coach demands more ? and better ?defensive effort. And, no, his name is not Carlos Boozer. Well, certainly him too. But the big currently in question isJazz starting center Mehmet Okur, who whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individual tickets go on sale today ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/individual-tickets-go-on-sale-today.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Individual game tickets for allThunder games through the Jan. 16 game with the Miami Heat go on sale today at 10 a.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West wants to focus on basketball ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/west-wants-to-focus-on-basketball.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not worried about early injuries ? yet ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-worried-about-early-injuries-yet.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They aren't searching for flyswatters or cans of insect killer. They haven't put the pest-control guy on speed dial yet, either. Despite what seems to be an injury bug infestation, theUtahJazz aren't overly concerned. Not yet, at least.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doing the dirty work ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/doing-the-dirty-work.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager Kevin O'Connor isn't holding onto hope that Matt Harpring will play in the coming season, and teammates seem resigned to the likelihood that lingering ankle and knee injuries have curtailed theJazz forward's NBA career. It's a void to be f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-09-30.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-already-weary-of-shaq-lebron-partnership.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:07:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season.Kirilenko, who plays f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Kirilenko, Korver miss practice ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-kirilenko-korver-miss-practice.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Andrei Kirilenko and Kyle Korver were expected to sit out theJazz's third day of training camp Monday, both expressed hope that their injury concerns were nothing significant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunities are there for centers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/opportunities-are-there-for-centers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering Jarron Collins' departure left just one center on Utah's roster and seeing how interior defense has been aJazz liability, now seems like a fine time to be one of the two 7-footers on the team. Coach Jerry Sloan won't spell it out for the talle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small forward starting spot up for grabs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/small-forward-starting-spot-up-for-grabs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He started at small forward for all 72 regular-season games in which he played last season. But with the index finger on his left, shooting hand dislocated in early April and still not healed when NBA postseason play for theJazz got under way later that s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got questions; do teams have answers?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/i-ve-got-questions-do-teams-have-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As NBA camps open this week, each team has questions to answer. But first, Charley Rosen needs to ask them, and he's not shy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Williams to play at 2010 world championships ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-williams-to-play-at-2010-world-championships.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if theJazz fail to advance past the first round of the playoffs again this season, Deron Williams already knows he is looking ahead to a shorter summer in 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Aggie Nelson back in camp ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ex-aggie-nelson-back-in-camp.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are a lot of familiar faces in training camp for theUtahJazz, including one who has never played a regular-season game for them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenged by the team's management, Andrei Kirilenko spent the summer adding muscle mass. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/challenged-by-the-team-s-management-andrei-kirilenko-spent-the-summer-adding-muscle-mass.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked how much Andrei Kirilenko weighs these days,UtahJazz strength coach Mark McKown smiles mischievously.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, ankle both feel stronger ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-ankle-both-feel-stronger.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the offseason, Deron Williams took a couple of months off to rest his ankle, went golfing, played dodgeball, rode his bicycle, roamed the outfield on a softball team and did some traveling. Shot a few hoops, too. Williams also followed Basketball-p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan not ready to declare Boozer, Millsap starter ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-not-ready-to-declare-boozer-millsap-starter.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One, Carlos Boozer, will make about $12.7 million in the season to come, yet spent this past summer talking about welcoming a trade that so far hasn't happened. The other, Paul Millsap, will remain in Utah and make nearly $12 million before next summer, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.K. adds 20 pounds of muscle and new haircut ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-k-adds-20-pounds-of-muscle-and-new-haircut.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko didn't do himself any favors if he was trying to rid himself of those Ivan Drago comparisons. 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After a controversial offseason, theJazz power forward faced the Utah media this afternoon for the first time since he caused a m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko can vouch for billionaire ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-can-vouch-for-billionaire.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having first met Mikhail Prokhorov when he was 17 and having played for his CSKA Moscow team before coming to theJazz, Andrei Kirilenko is uniquely qualified to speak about the Russian billionaire and prospective owner of the New Jersey Nets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-09-27.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer is back: Forward puts wild offseason behind him ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-is-back-forward-puts-wild-offseason-behind-him.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While navigating the local television circuit after last season ended, Greg Miller expressed disappointment in Carlos Boozer's leadership and defense. On Friday, at media day in advance of today's opening of training camp and theJazz's upcoming 2009-10 se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver, other Jazz players say they feel no animosity toward Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-other-jazz-players-say-they-feel-no-animosity-toward-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was obvious Carlos Boozer was getting tired with the line of questioning he was getting peppered with by the assembled media on Friday afternoon. Most of the queries for theUtahJazz power forward were about his various comments during the offseason, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Let's all call BS on Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-let-s-all-call-bs-on-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As theJazz walked through their practice facility/circus tent on Friday to signal the start of a new season, they took a thousand steps backward in time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bull most under pressure? Their coach ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bull-most-under-pressure-their-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is one overwhelming question facing theBulls this season, but it won?t be answered during training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eyes on Boozer as Jazz open camp ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/all-eyes-on-boozer-as-jazz-open-camp.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With apologies to the Ringling Bros.' clowns, tigers and elephants at EnergySolutions Arena this weekend, Carlos Boozer will be the ringmaster of a circus all his own Friday when theJazz open their season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's questions to be answered ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-questions-to-be-answered.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking at their roster as they open up training camp Friday, it almost appears as if nothing much happened over the summer for theUtahJazz. All the former All-Stars ? Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko ? are back with the team. So, too, is t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring out indefinitely, Boozer to report on time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-out-indefinitely-boozer-to-report-on-time.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While they announced Wednesday that Matt Harpring will miss all of training camp, the preseason and the start of the regular season due to ankle and knee injuries, theJazz will have Carlos Boozer on hand when they report to camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back?Breaking up is hard to do for Jazz, Booz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/welcome-back-breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-for-jazz-booz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Youwouldn'tbelievewhatjusthappened. It's so random. They go through this totally messy breakup and, obviously, they never want to see one another again, 'kay? They, like, completely creep each other out. But what happens? 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Also missing? A Stanford University presence. The Portland Trail Blazers confirmed Wednesday that longtimeJazz center J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer to report]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-to-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While they announced Wednesday that Matt Harpring will miss all of training camp, the preseason and the start of the regular season due to ankle and knee injuries, theJazz will have Carlos Boozer on hand when they report to camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Injured Harpring won't join Jazz for preseason ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-injured-harpring-won-t-join-jazz-for-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harpring will not participate inJazz training camp and won't play for Utah this preseason. But he's not retiring as of yet. Instead of joining theJazz this week for camp, Harpring will stay in his offseason home of Atlanta for the immediate future. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Harpring out indefinitely ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-harpring-out-indefinitely.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz announced Wednesday that Matt Harpring will miss all of training camp, the preseason and start of the regular season due to the ankle and knee problems he continues to battle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Russian agrees to purchase Nets Stern praises deal as chance for global expansion ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-russian-agrees-to-purchase-nets-stern-praises-deal-as-chance-for-global-expansion.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - Russia's richest man has a deal to buy a controlling interest in the New Jersey Nets and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-2009-09-25.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz say Harpring won't participate in camp]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-say-harpring-won-t-participate-in-camp.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:09:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Matt Harpring will not take part in the team's training camp or preseason and will miss the start of the regular NBA season.Harpring has been plagued by knee injuries and an ankle problem. Last year he developed a strep infection after a J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:41:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Kosta Koufos is the Jazz's lone representative at this month's European championships in Greece. The 20-year-old is making his debut with the Greek national team and has seen limited action so far. Greece opened the tournament 4-0 before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:41:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz celebrated as John Stockton and Jerry Sloan were inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Sept. 11. Both gave speeches that shined, with Stockton claiming that in all his years in basketball, he never was the best playe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the days dwindling to the start of training camp Sept. 25, the stage is set for one of the most awkward reunions in franchise history between the Jazz and Carlos Boozer. Boozer and the Jazz spent the summer at odds after the All-Star forward decided ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Court Press  2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson believesDetroitPistons didn't deliver on promises]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz to add Dupree to camp roster ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-to-add-dupree-to-camp-roster.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A small forward who has apparently been on the radar of theUtahJazz's front office for years ? and who could possibly be a roster fill-in for Matt Harpring ? will accept an invitation to participate in the team's fall training camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disgruntled players lead to dysfunctional teams]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/disgruntled-players-lead-to-dysfunctional-teams.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:21:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Jackson wants out of Golden State. 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A Hall of Fame match ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stockton-and-sloan-a-hall-of-fame-match.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With remarkably similar backgrounds and after 19 years together as cornerstones of theUtahJazz, it's little wonder John Stockton and Jerry Sloan are so much alike.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Stockton: John Stockton did his own thing ? and pulled it off ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/true-stockton-john-stockton-did-his-own-thing-and-pulled-it-off.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Stockton, who will be inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame this week, could be difficult to work with for the media. TheUtahJazz's point guard hid out in the training room after games and gave only cursory answers to questions. 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Randy Hill points out his No. 1 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer not headed to Dallas or South Africa ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-not-headed-to-dallas-or-south-africa-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Add the Dallas Mavericks to the list of NBA teams that were ? and perhaps still are ? interested in acquiring trade-craving Carlos Boozer. While you're at it, scratch South Africa off of Boozer's more immediate travel itinerary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3477.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Court Press  2009-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press--3475.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitPistons 2009 preseason schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3468.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3465.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a month and a half before the start of training camp, the Jazz and Carlos Boozer appear to be in a holding pattern regarding a potential trade. The Jazz and Boozer have been at odds since Boozer's decision June 30 to play the final year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3466.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. 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The news came from theNBA, the International Basketball Federation (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3460.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3461.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a month and a half before the start of training camp, the Jazz and Carlos Boozer appear to be in a holding pattern regarding a potential trade. The Jazz and Boozer have been at odds since Boozer's decision June 30 to play the final year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3462.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. Harpring continues to be bothered by the aftereffects of an infection that ravaged his right ankle following surgery to remove two bone spurs last summer. He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Court Press  2009-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press--3463.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitPistons 2009 preseason schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko's agent disputes any national-team tantrum ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-s-agent-disputes-any-national-team-tantrum-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recent claims that a disgruntled Kyrylo Fesenko quit the Ukraine national team and had a feud with his federation might have been a little mistranslated between Europe and the U.S. According to his agent, the media reports were at the very least "a little]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3455.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3456.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a month and a half before the start of training camp, the Jazz and Carlos Boozer appear to be in a holding pattern regarding a potential trade. The Jazz and Boozer have been at odds since Boozer's decision June 30 to play the final year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3457.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. 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He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Court Press  2009-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press--3458.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitPistons 2009 preseason schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scene of The Shot up for bids  2009-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/scene-of-the-shot-up-for-bids--3446.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In conjunction with swiftly approaching induction ceremonies of the 2009 class that includesJazz coach Jerry Sloan,Jazz legend John Stockton andJazz killer Michael Jordan, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has decided to auction off the basket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3447.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3448.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a month and a half before the start of training camp, the Jazz and Carlos Boozer appear to be in a holding pattern regarding a potential trade. The Jazz and Boozer have been at odds since Boozer's decision June 30 to play the final year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3449.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. 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He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Court Press  2009-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press--3450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitPistons 2009 preseason schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko leaves national team  2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-leaves-national-team--3451.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following his benching in a game last week,Jazz center Kyrylo Fesenko has left the Ukrainian national team before the conclusion of relegation-round play in the European championships.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko leaves Ukrainian national team  2009-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-leaves-ukrainian-national-team--3452.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz center Kyrylo Fesenko has left the Ukrainian national team with two games remaining in relegation round play as part of the European championships.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNDAY'S CALENDAR  2009-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sunday-s-calendar--3453.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LITERARY EVENTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko's agent disputes any national-team tantrum ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-s-agent-disputes-any-national-team-tantrum.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recent claims that a disgruntled Kyrylo Fesenko quit the Ukraine national team and had a feud with his federation might have been a little mistranslated between Europe and the U.S. According to his agent, the media reports were at the very least "a little]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA goes global ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-goes-global-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like most businesses, theNBA has been hurt by a stagnant economy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3442.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Court Press  2009-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press--3436.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitPistons 2009 preseason schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scene of The Shot up for bids ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/scene-of-the-shot-up-for-bids-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In conjunction with swiftly approaching induction ceremonies of the 2009 class that includesJazz coach Jerry Sloan,Jazz legend John Stockton andJazz killer Michael Jordan, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has decided to auction off the basket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3429.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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The Jazz and Boozer have been at odds since Boozer's decision June 30 to play the final year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3426.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. Harpring continues to be bothered by the aftereffects of an infection that ravaged his right ankle following surgery to remove two bone spurs last summer. He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3427.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3422.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a month and a half before the start of training camp, the Jazz and Carlos Boozer appear to be in a holding pattern regarding a potential trade. The Jazz and Boozer have been at odds since Boozer's decision June 30 to play the final year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3423.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. 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Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko leaves Ukrainian national team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-leaves-ukrainian-national-team-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz center Kyrylo Fesenko has left the Ukrainian national team with two games remaining in relegation round play as part of the European championships.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: Who's best PF?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-who-s-best-pf-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Has Tim Duncan already surpassed Karl Malone as the NBA's best power forward ever? Charley Rosen responds in his NBA mailbag.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3414.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. Harpring continues to be bothered by the aftereffects of an infection that ravaged his right ankle following surgery to remove two bone spurs last summer. He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3415.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3411.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. Korver had 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers in an intrasquad scrimmage while Brewer finished with 11 points and six steals in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3412.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a month and a half before the start of training camp, the Jazz and Carlos Boozer appear to be in a holding pattern regarding a potential trade. 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Sherrod Blakely, August 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3397.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring is on the verge of calling it a career after an 11-year career. Harpring continues to be bothered by the aftereffects of an infection that ravaged his right ankle following surgery to remove two bone spurs last summer. He also has twice ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3398.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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Halfway through group play, Uk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan to play in Belgium ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/duncan-to-play-in-belgium-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much of an impression as he made in summer league with theJazz, Josh Duncan has opted to play in Belgium this season rather than trying to make the roster in Utah out of training camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3394.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Korver and G Ronnie Brewer played well at a USA Basketball mini-camp last month in Las Vegas. 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Not just the man, but the voice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-3369.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Hill joinsDetroitPistons coaching staff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in store for NBA West ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/what-s-in-store-for-nba-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Shaquille O'Neal can wind up in Cleveland and Ron Artest can team up with Kobe Bryant, anything is possible in the coming NBA season - even theWarriors making the playoffs. 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Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3325.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz's decision to match Portland's four-year, $32 million offer sheet to Paul Millsap undoubtedly leaves the former second-round draft pick as their power forward of the future. What the decision means for Carlos Boozer -- a two-time All-Star during ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3326.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Paul Millsap made an NBA-minimum $797,581 last season, but the Jazz will have to spend more than $19 million this season just to keep him. 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Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3316.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz's decision to match Portland's four-year, $32 million offer sheet to Paul Millsap undoubtedly leaves the former second-round draft pick as their power forward of the future. What the decision means for Carlos Boozer -- a two-time All-Star during ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3317.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Paul Millsap made an NBA-minimum $797,581 last season, but the Jazz will have to spend more than $19 million this season just to keep him. The Trail Blazers structured their offer sheet to Millsap with a $10.3 million upfront payment, including a $5.6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full court press ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/full-court-press-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer toDetroitPistons talk lingers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriot Games: Jazz players going global ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/patriot-games-jazz-players-going-global-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Beijing Games are far in the rear-view mirror, the Summer Olympics in London aren't for another three years, and the World Championships won't take place until 2010. So when it comes to global hoops competitions, this is an off year. That hardly means]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Boozer stay in a Jazz uniform? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/could-boozer-stay-in-a-jazz-uniform-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A ticket out of town may not be as certain as Carlos Boozer has portrayed it to be in recent days.UtahJazz GM Kevin O' Connor refuted a statement by Boozer that he and theJazz had mutually agreed to a trade during an interview with 1320 KFAN on Tuesday af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer touts Miami as top destination ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-touts-miami-as-top-destination-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sounding more like a free agent than a player under contract, Carlos Boozer repeated Monday that he and the Jazz have "mutually agreed" to a trade and proclaimed the Heat his top destination in comments to the Miami Herald .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer keeps trade rumors swirling with Miami his latest love ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-keeps-trade-rumors-swirling-with-miami-his-latest-love-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Carlos Boozer gets his way, he could soon be in a Miami Heat uniform. Boozer told the Miami Herald on Monday that the Heat are his No. 1 choice for his next team once theUtahJazz trade the power forward as expected. "There are so many reasons I feel at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locke named as the new radio voice of the Utah Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/locke-named-as-the-new-radio-voice-of-the-utah-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Locke grew up in California, but he spent enough time on ski vacations and with his father who had business connections in Utah that he became a die-hardJazz fan as a youngster. "I remember driving home fromJazz games listening to 'Hot' Rod (Hundley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Locke to succeed Hundley as team's broadcaster ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-locke-to-succeed-hundley-as-team-s-broadcaster-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As far as his credentials as aJazz fan, David Locke needed only describe the "Dr. Dunkenstein" poster of Darrell Griffith in his bedroom growing up or the Karl Malone poster in his college dorm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloomy economic forecast could deter big NBA deals ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/gloomy-economic-forecast-could-deter-big-nba-deals-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBulls and several other NBA teams have positioned themselves to make some expensive personnel moves in the next 12 months.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks admit interest in Andre Miller ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-admit-interest-in-andre-miller-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks, ever so carefully, are evaluating their level of interest in76ers unrestricted free agent Andre Miller.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Quit laughing, MLS is going to be big -- in time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-quit-laughing-mls-is-going-to-be-big-in-time-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Want to divide a room? Want to roll a hand grenade across the floor? Want to make a whole bunch of new enemies and find out who your real friends are?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Jazz should view Boozer as asset in upgrading roster ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-jazz-should-view-boozer-as-asset-in-upgrading-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that theJazz in essence have traded Carlos Boozer for Paul Millsap -- which would have seemed unthinkable, as of only a year or two ago -- this is what they need to do right now: Nothing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz match Millsap offer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-match-millsap-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz made it official Friday, matching Portland's four-year, $32 million offer sheet to keep restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap in Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap says staying in Utah best for career ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-says-staying-in-utah-best-for-career-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if he did sign a four-year, $32 million offer sheet with Portland, Paul Millsap never managed to picture himself playing for the Trail Blazers, even acknowledging the obvious Saturday: "Everything about Utah is a better situation for me and this ball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap next hopes to cash in on a starting position with Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-next-hopes-to-cash-in-on-a-starting-position-with-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Paul Millsap's mind, an offer sheet, a match and the many millions to come mark only a beginning. It's a future he hopes will open with a start. Followed by another. And another. And a multitude more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor quiet on Boozer's remarks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/o-connor-quiet-on-boozer-s-remarks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Connor doesn't want to engage in a war of words. But theJazz general manager suggested Saturday he didn't appreciate Carlos Boozer's appearance last week on a Chicago radio station in which he discussed trade prospects, including perhaps playing f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz to match Millsap offer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-to-match-millsap-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer trade could result in tears ? of joy ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-trade-could-result-in-tears-of-joy-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bye-bye, Boozer. Those are the words that mostUtahJazz fans have been hoping to say for several weeks. And, any day now, they're going to get their wish. We've often been told to be careful what we wish for, because we just might get it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap signing means Brewer is team's next focus ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-signing-means-brewer-is-team-s-next-focus-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The order is a little more backward than customary, but after taking care of their second-round draft pick from 2006 in Paul Millsap , theJazz now will turn their attention to doing the same with their first-round pick in Ronnie Brewer .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz always 'better situation' for Millsap ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-always-better-situation-for-millsap-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if he did sign a four-year, $32 million offer sheet with Portland, Paul Millsap never managed to picture himself playing for the Trail Blazers, even acknowledging the obvious Saturday: "Everything about Utah is a better situation for me and this ball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's official: Jazz keep Millsap ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/it-s-official-jazz-keep-millsap-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz today formally announced that they are matching the offer sheet restricted free agent power forward Paul Millsap signed last week with Portland. The match is dependent on Millsap passing a physical exam, which he is taking today. "Keeping Paul on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz listening to offers for Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-listening-to-offers-for-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the same day they formally announced they will match the offer sheet restricted free agent Paul Millsap signed last week with Portland, theJazz did not deny efforts to move fellow power forward Carlos Boozer are ongoing. The match is dependent on a phy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odom is the man for Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/odom-is-the-man-for-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Price happy to be coming back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-price-happy-to-be-coming-back-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With everything going on this month in regard to Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur, Ronnie Price nevertheless only had to wait two weeks to have his free-agent fate resolved by theJazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price 'very happy' after tough wait ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-very-happy-after-tough-wait-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The time between becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 1 until when he re-signed with theUtahJazz on Tuesday was "a tough two weeks" for Ronnie Price. Of course, signing a contract for the next two years ? with no options attached, he verified Thurs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz see ticket revenue drop ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-see-ticket-revenue-drop-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It comes as no surprise for a team coming off a disappointing season in a down economy, but theJazz have seen a decline in season-ticket sales, according to an NBA memo shared with The Tribune .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOURCE: NATE, LEE FEEL DISRESPECTED' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/source-nate-lee-feel-disrespected-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Restricted free agents David Lee and Nate Robinson have spoken to each other during the July free-agency period and feel "disrespected" by theKnicks' lack of urgency in retaining their services, according to a source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match on Millsap: Young power forward will stay with Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/match-on-millsap-young-power-forward-will-stay-with-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap stays. That much was made known today, when ? one day prior to the deadline for doing so ? it was decided by theJazz that they'd definitely be matching the four-year $32 offer sheet that their restricted free agent power forward signed late l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep F Paul Millsap]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-f-paul-millsap.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap is staying with the Utah Jazz.The Jazz matched the Portland Trail Blazers' $32 million offer for the restricted free agent, keeping Millsap in Utah with a new four-year deal."Keeping Paul on our roster was one of our main goals this offseason]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz match Blazers' $32M offer to keep Millsap]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-match-blazers-32m-offer-to-keep-millsap.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap is staying with the Utah Jazz.The Jazz on Friday matched the Portland Trail Blazers' $32 million offer for the restricted free agent, keeping Millsap in Utah with a new four-year deal.Portland frontloaded the offer with a guarantee of $10.3 m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrow throws down 47 in Warriors rout ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/morrow-throws-down-47-in-warriors-rout-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anthony Morrow set an NBA summer league scoring record with 47 points in theWarriors' 104-84 rout of the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday in Las Vegas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz to match Millsap offer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-to-match-millsap-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day ahead of the deadline to do so, theJazz decided they will keep Paul Millsap by matching the four-year, $32 million offer sheet the restricted free agent forward signed with Portland, a source close to the team said Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Boozer the chairman of Carlos Boozer Inc. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-boozer-the-chairman-of-carlos-boozer-inc-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Five summers ago, when Carlos Boozer screwed over the Cavs by lying to a blind man, privately agreeing to re-sign with then-owner Gordon Gund's team if it agreed to let him out of his initial lower-paying deal and then double-crossing it for bigger money,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond earns praise for 'D' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almond-earns-praise-for-d-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the emphasis, fuss and coaching Morris Almond got from theUtahJazz on improving his defensive game the past two years might finally pay off ? for the New York Knicks. In an unexpected twist, an aspect of the guard's game that was considered a liabilit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz to keep F Millsap]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-to-keep-f-millsap.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are going to hang on to forward Paul Millsap.The Jazz posted on their Web site Thursday evening that they plan to match Portland's offer to Millsap, a restricted free agent. A formal announcement was scheduled for Friday, the last day Utah c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets' offseason thriftiness quells buzz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hornets-offseason-thriftiness-quells-buzz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The silence has been deafening, the inactivity telling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer looking ahead ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-looking-ahead-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer went on the radio Tuesday and gave what amounted to a job interview for theBulls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer deal still possible]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-deal-still-possible.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the exception of deciding what to do with restricted free agent Aaron Gray, theBulls' roster-shuffling this summer might be finished after wrapping up a few loose ends this week by officially signing free agent Jannero Pargo, re-signing Lindsey Hunte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GREECE MAY BE WORD FOR NATE ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/greece-may-be-word-for-nate-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KNICK NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Round and round Boozer goes, where he ends up nobody knows ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-round-and-round-boozer-goes-where-he-ends-up-nobody-knows-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trade rumors regardingJazz power forward Carlos Boozer were aplenty late Monday and Tuesday: From Bulls.com blogger and longtime NBA writer Sam Smith, reporting from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas: "The (Detroit) Pistons have been one of the teams men]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz shop Boozer, still want Millsap ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-shop-boozer-still-want-millsap-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They're trying to trade Carlos Boozer, and they evidently intend to match Portland's offer for Paul Millsap. But theJazz suggest the two are independent matters, and that even if they can't trade starting power forward Boozer this week, it doesn't necessa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booz expects trade 'soon' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/booz-expects-trade-soon-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz power forward Carlos Boozer told a Chicago radio station Tuesday that he expects to be traded "relatively soon" and would "love" to play for the Bulls."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz sign point guard Price to a new deal ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-sign-point-guard-price-to-a-new-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Price hasn't wasted time this summer worrying about whether he'd return to play a third NBA season in his adopted home state. He didn't even lose sleep when theJazz drafted a point guard in June. Turns out, he was better off spending time with fami]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer skips charity game in Miami ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-skips-charity-game-in-miami-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Carlos Boozer did not play in Alonzo Mourning 's and Dwyane Wade 's annual Summer Groove charity game Sunday in Miami as expected, the Jazz forward's name was everywhere in the NBA rumor mill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Pining for the Rocky Mountain Revue ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-pining-for-the-rocky-mountain-revue-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando, Fla. ? They had to fly cross-country ... to play five games in five days ... in a gym filled largely with scouts. But there was a bright side last week to theJazz's first experience with the Orlando summer league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason has been soap opera ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/offseason-has-been-soap-opera-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A prospective backup point guard, Eric Maynor, gets drafted. Starting power forward Carlos Boozer opts in for the final season of his current contract, then immediately heads to the trade block. Starting center Mehmet Okur and backup shooting guard Kyle K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer: 'I'm going to be traded' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-i-m-going-to-be-traded-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Carlos Boozer broke his public silence Tuesday, saying in an interview with the Chicago Bulls' radio flagship station that he expected to be traded from Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Plenty of blame to be shared in Jazz's money mess ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-plenty-of-blame-to-be-shared-in-jazz-s-money-mess-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saying this current crisis is theJazz's biggest financial mess in franchise history would disregard the 1980s, when they sold Dominique Wilkins, played home games in Las Vegas and tried other assorted gimmicks to stay afloat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap could become Jazz's loan ranger ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-could-become-jazz-s-loan-ranger-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brother, can you spare $10.3 million?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz re-sign point guard Price ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-re-sign-point-guard-price-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheUtahJazz announced Tuesday that the team has re-signed guard Ronnie Price. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer expecting trade]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-expecting-trade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to be playing for the Utah Jazz this season.Just two weeks ago, Boozer opted to remain with the Jazz for the final year of his contract. But the two-time All-Star told a Chicago radio station Tuesday he expects the Jazz to tra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's Boozer expecting trade]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-boozer-expecting-trade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to be playing for the Utah Jazz this season.Just two weeks ago, Boozer opted to remain with the Jazz for the final year of his contract,The two-time All-Star told a Chicago radio station Tuesday he expects the Jazz to trade hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer trade rumors continue to swirl ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-trade-rumors-continue-to-swirl-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LEHI ? As the wind swirled here Saturday, so did Carlos Boozer trade rumors. TheJazz actively are trying to trade Boozer, a two-time NBA All-Star who recently ? much to the surprise of some with the franchise ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 questions with Utah Jazz guard Kyle Korver ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/5-questions-with-utah-jazz-guard-kyle-korver-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz guard Kyle Korver played in the Utah Men's State Amateur golf tournament this past week at Valley View Golf Course in Layton. Korver received a special exemption, but after shooting a 74 at the Media Day a week earlier, he could only manage round]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams happy as Gilmore about his tournament ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-happy-as-gilmore-about-his-tournament-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LEHI ? Deron Williams couldn't help but smile while talking about his charity golf tournament on Saturday afternoon. At least he was before the shotgun start. No word on how he felt after 18 holes and the 32-team scramble tournament had wrapped up at Than]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's contract causing concern ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-contract-causing-concern-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been described as hefty, substantial, explosive and even toxic. Whether the offer sheet restricted free agent Paul Millsap signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night ? for four years and roughly $32 million, including a whopping $10.3 mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerts and championships: Salt Palace marks 40 years ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/concerts-and-championships-salt-palace-marks-40-years-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Years before any of the professional sports championships were won there, and long before the likes of John Stockton and Karl Malone overwhelmed opponents on its floor, the Salt Palace hosted its first major event. Forty years ago today ? on July 12, 1969]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's Jazz teammates happy he hit the jackpot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-jazz-teammates-happy-he-hit-the-jackpot-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap's recent bank-account-friendly news means he could be aJazz opponent next season, and his current teammates know that. But as far as hisJazz buddies are concerned, he's still one of their guys and that friendship aspect won't change no matter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-3264.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pivotal question]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rookies get defensive to quiet Thunder youngsters ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rookies-get-defensive-to-quiet-thunder-youngsters-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MAITLAND, Fla. ? This is the sort of performance that would even put a smile on Jerry Sloan's face. Using tough defense and consistent offensive execution, theUtahJazz closed out their five-day trek to the Orlando Pro Summer League with a 70-60 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz finances not quite so bleak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-finances-not-quite-so-bleak-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though their payroll for next season currently stands at more than $73 million, not everything is as ugly as it may seem when it comes to theJazz's checking account. When luxury-tax payments from seven teams (New York, Dallas, Cleveland, Boston, Port]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz brass debate Millsap match ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-brass-debate-millsap-match-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To match, or not to match. That is the question being faced by theJazz now that restricted free agent Paul Millsap, their backup power forward, signed an offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers. The offer is for four years, said Millsap's representati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3253.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although late owner Larry Miller once declared that the Jazz never would be luxury-tax payers, his small-market team is preparing to do just that in the 2009-10 season. With Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Kyle Korver each opting against free agency to pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3254.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Rocky Mountain Revue canceled this summer after a two-decade run, the Jazz headed to Orlando for summer league play. Unlike in the Revue, where the Jazz played in front of packed houses at Salt Lake Community College, the Orlando league is clos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3255.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic plucks forward Bass ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-plucks-forward-bass-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Compiled from Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign F Millsap to offer sheet 2009-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-sign-f-millsap-to-offer-sheet-3257.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday.The Utah Jazz have seven days to match the offer. The terms were not disclosed by the Blazers because of team policy.Millsap's agent did not immediately ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign F Millsap to offer sheet]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-sign-f-millsap-to-offer-sheet.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday.The Utah Jazz have seven days to match the offer. The terms were not disclosed by the Blazers because of team policy.Millsap's agent did not immediately ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls talk trade with Jazz, Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-talk-trade-with-jazz-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An NBA insider suggested Thursday that trade rumors tend to follow a familiar cycle: Once it becomes public, that usually means the deal is starting to fizzle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision '09-10: Bosh or Boozer?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/decision-09-10-bosh-or-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through a series of roster moves and monetary decisions, theBulls have put themselves in sound financial shape moving forward -- despite the economic downturn and the prospect that revenues for all NBA teams are likely to fall in the near future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rally out of 23-point hole for OT win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rally-out-of-23-point-hole-for-ot-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MAITLAND, Fla. ? It seemed only fitting that Derrick Brown would come up with a critical three-point play in the final seconds to force overtime. After all, it was the rookie forward who brought theUtahJazz back from the brink.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz won't meet up with Lopez on European trip ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-won-t-meet-up-with-lopez-on-european-trip-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be no reunion for Raul Lopez and theJazz. Utah's 2001 first-round draft choice spent the past two seasons with Real Madrid of the Spanish ACB League ? the same team theJazz will visit in October for a preseason game. Last week, however, Lopez s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko will not play for Russia this summer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-will-not-play-for-russia-this-summer-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Contrary to a report from Europe suggesting he would,Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko will not play for his native Russia in the upcoming Eurobasket 2009 tournament. A French Press Agency dispatch this week said Kirilenko would "spearhead" defending champion]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade talk: Rumor has Boozer with Bulls ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trade-talk-rumor-has-boozer-with-bulls-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Carlos Boozer's name was getting batted around in a trade rumor Thursday, Paul Millsap's was swaying in limbo. ESPN.com reported Thursday afternoon that theJazz have spoken with Portland and Chicago about a potential trade that would send two-time A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Okur agrees on 2-year contract extension ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-okur-agrees-on-2-year-contract-extension-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More money, and more seasons in Utah, are in the bag for Mehmet Okur. TheJazz on Thursday night said they have agreed to a two-contract extension with Okur, their starting center and an NBA All-Star in 2007. The extension begins with the 2010-11 season an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz in back of line for free agents ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-in-back-of-line-for-free-agents-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if the Los Angeles Lakers, fresh from the franchise's 15th NBA championship, weren't tough enough to begin with, they just added renowned tough guy Ron Artest to a lineup that's already loaded. Meanwhile, the small-marketUtahJazz couldn't help but wish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3232.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although late owner Larry Miller once declared that the Jazz never would be luxury-tax payers, his small-market team is preparing to do just that in the 2009-10 season. With Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Kyle Korver each opting against free agency to pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3233.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Rocky Mountain Revue canceled this summer after a two-decade run, the Jazz headed to Orlando for summer league play. Unlike in the Revue, where the Jazz played in front of packed houses at Salt Lake Community College, the Orlando league is clos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3234.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz payroll is $3.1 million over luxury tax ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-payroll-is-3-1-million-over-luxury-tax-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The numbers are in for Deron Williams. According to California-based NBA salary-cap guru Larry Coon, theJazz's starting point guard will make $13,520,500 next season ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers may offer Millsap a contract ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-may-offer-millsap-a-contract-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His representative says he hasn't received a firm contract proposal from theJazz, but Paul Millsap reportedly has one coming from another NBA team. It's from the Portland Trail Blazers, and it apparently is a doozy. The Oregonian newspaper reported on its]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor unhappy Fesenko is not with team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/o-connor-unhappy-fesenko-is-not-with-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MAITLAND, Fla. ? Kevin O'Connor is not happy with Kyrylo Fesenko's absence at the Orlando Pro Summer League. Fesenko, theUtahJazz's 2007 second-round pick, is not with the team in Orlando.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz want Millsap at right price ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-want-millsap-at-right-price-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With theJazz's efforts to trade Carlos Boozer or Andrei Kirilenko still apparently ongoing, negotiations between the franchise and backup power forward Paul Millsap press on as well. "I know (general manager) Kevin O'Connor is continuing to have dialogue ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Suton playing hard to earn roster spot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-suton-playing-hard-to-earn-roster-spot-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MAITLAND, Fla. ? After suffering a 31-point loss to the Boston Celtics, theUtahJazz fought their way to a tough 83-68 win against the Nets/76ers team Tuesday, improving their record to 1-1. "The effort and ball movement was much better tonight (Tuesday),"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA sets new luxury tax number ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-sets-new-luxury-tax-number-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's luxury-tax threshold for next season was set by the league Tuesday night, and the lower-than-projected figure ? $69.92 million ? isn't a good thing for theJazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz draftees make debut today in Orlando league ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-draftees-make-debut-today-in-orlando-league-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz open summer-league play Monday night. Rather than hosting the long-running Rocky Mountain Revue, however, they've taken their show on the road. With the popular Revue the casualty for at least this year of a competing summer league in Las Vegas, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Koufos out for summer league ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-koufos-out-for-summer-league-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando, Fla. ?Jazz center Kosta Koufos will not play in this week's summer league games after dislocating his left ring finger about 3 1/2 weeks ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz have options with potential Boozer trade 2009-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-have-options-with-potential-boozer-trade-3231.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer is returning to Utah next season, but he may not be staying long. Ross Siler weighs the Jazz's trade options in 2009-10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz escape luxury-tax mess? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-escape-luxury-tax-mess-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz now have more than $73 million in payroll for next season committed to 11 players, and they still must add two others. They're looking at paying millions in fines for excessive spending ? a dollar-for-dollar tax for exceeding the NBA's luxury-tax ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest in Millsap may be dwindling ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/interest-in-millsap-may-be-dwindling-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With theJazz's vow to match any offer sheet he signs with another NBA team made loud-and-clear over the last several weeks, perhaps killing his chances of landing a lucrative contract, the level of Oklahoma City's actual interest inJazz restricted free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap valuable but not a franchise changer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-valuable-but-not-a-franchise-changer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Because I've never had an agent or anyone bidding over my services, I don't completely understand the concept of free agency. Paul Millsap is entertaining offers this week, and if he gets what he wants, the end result will be a salary that starts at $10 m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Reported agreements ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-reported-agreements-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at reported agreements made since the NBA's summer free-agency shopping market opened late Tuesday night: PLAYER, OLD TEAM, NEW TEAM, TERMS, SOURCE Hedo TurkogluMagicRaptorsfive years, $53 million ESPN.com Ben GordonBulls Pistons five years, $50 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz have options with potential Boozer trade]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-have-options-with-potential-boozer-trade.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer is returning to Utah next season, but he may not be staying long. Ross Siler weighs the Jazz's trade options in 2009-10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz talked Kirilenko for McGrady trade ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-talked-kirilenko-for-mcgrady-trade-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz, it's been learned and confirmed, engaged in recent trade talk with the Houston Rockets about a possible deal that would have brought seven-time NBA All-Star swingman Tracy McGrady to Utah for small forward Andrei Kirilenko. TheJazz, however, have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No luxury-tax relief if Harpring retires ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-luxury-tax-relief-if-harpring-retires-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz would not receive luxury-tax relief if veteran forward Matt Harpring retired for medical reasons this offseason, a leading NBA collective bargaining expert said Friday. Harpring said Thursday that he's contemplating retirement because of a lingeri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Readers sound off on the return of Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-readers-sound-off-on-the-return-of-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Page 2 staff is watching you ... assuming you comment on our stories.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Buddy system can solve most Jazz deficiencies ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-buddy-system-can-solve-most-jazz-deficiencies-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the interest of keeping EnergySolutions Arena filled and generating enough money to help cover one of the NBA's highest payrolls, theJazz have conceived of a Ticket Buddy program to share seats sold via a season ticket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many possibilities for potential Boozer trade ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/many-possibilities-for-potential-boozer-trade-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should they explore a Carlos Boozer trade in the wake of the two-time All-Star forward's decision Tuesday to opt against free agency in favor of playing out the final year of his contract, theJazz can expect to have several options.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's potential suitor list is getting narrower ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-potential-suitor-list-is-getting-narrower-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All was quiet Thursday on the Paul Millsap front, with Millsap's camp seemingly hunkered down for the long haul and theJazz banned by NBA rule from discussing their free-agency plans until early next week. Millsap, theJazz's backup power forward and a res]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronnie Price hoping to return to Utah Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ronnie-price-hoping-to-return-to-utah-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[South Jordan ? Ronnie Price looked little like a free agent Thursday as he signed autographs at the opening of a Fanzz store at The District, while sitting next to Zane Miller , grandson of lateJazz owner Larry Miller .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price hopes to remain in Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-hopes-to-remain-in-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering Ronnie Price is an unrestricted free agent coming off a disappointing year and seeing how theJazz just drafted a point guard, it's possible the Utah Valley product could be headed elsewhere next season. But it sure didn't seem that way on Thur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs reportedly make play for Artest and L.A.'s Ariza ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/cavs-reportedly-make-play-for-artest-and-l-a-s-ariza-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hero Ariza had meteoric rise]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hero-ariza-had-meteoric-rise.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza is a Laker playoff hero, which, paradoxically, is why he's apparently about to become an ex-Laker, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: It's easier for the Jazz to blow cash than to get their money's worth ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-it-s-easier-for-the-jazz-to-blow-cash-than-to-get-their-money-s-worth-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing I thought I'd never see out of theJazz is this: They could wind up with the highest -- or near the highest -- payroll in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two suitors for Millsap? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/two-suitors-for-millsap-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only a day into free agency, Paul Millsap 's options appeared to narrow to two suitors in theJazz and Oklahoma City, while Millsap's agent, DeAngelo Simmons , couldn't be sure how long it would take for either to make an offer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver will play in State Am next week ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-will-play-in-state-am-next-week-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz guard Kyle Korver will be among the 157 contestants when the Men's State Amateur golf tournament is played next week at Valley View Golf Course in Layton. Korver was on hand at the annual media day Wednesday at Valley View, where he shot a 2-over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opt-out decisions leave Jazz status quo ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/opt-out-decisions-leave-jazz-status-quo-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the wake of last week's trades that sent Richard Jefferson to San Antonio, Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland and Vince Carter to Orlando,Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor offered his thoughts on the new NBA landscape.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maynor officially a Utah Jazz man ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/maynor-officially-a-utah-jazz-man-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the I's and T's were properly marked Tuesday to make Eric Maynor an official member of theUtahJazz for at least the next two years. The 22-year-old point guard from Virginia Commonwealth University signed his rookie contract, paving the way for his pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3211.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much stability as they have enjoyed with John Stockton and Deron Williams at point guard over the years, the Jazz have struggled when it comes to finding capable backup ballhandlers. Howard Eisley and Shandon Anderson are the two most regularly cited s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3212.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Kyle Korver will not opt out of his contract and will forgo free agency to remain with the Jazz this season.  --With so many fans eager for the Jazz to select North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough, Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor felt the need t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3213.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3197.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much stability as they have enjoyed with John Stockton and Deron Williams at point guard over the years, the Jazz have struggled when it comes to finding capable backup ballhandlers. Howard Eisley and Shandon Anderson are the two most regularly cited s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3198.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Kyle Korver will not opt out of his contract and will forgo free agency to remain with the Jazz this season.  --With so many fans eager for the Jazz to select North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough, Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor felt the need t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3199.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Sloan happy to have Boozer, Okur back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-sloan-happy-to-have-boozer-okur-back-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan welcomed Wednesday the return of Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur, a day after the two opted against free agency in favor of sticking with Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going nowhere ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/going-nowhere-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting center Mehmet Okur is back for another season and may stay much longer. Starting power forward Carlos Boozer is back for another season as well, but he might never get a chance to play it in Utah. Boozer on Tuesday afternoon informed theJazz he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Maynor signs rookie contract ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-maynor-signs-rookie-contract-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheUtahJazz signed first-round draft pick Eric Maynor on Wednesday ahead of their first summer-league practice in Orlando, Fla.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors' off-season plan in Marion's hands]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/raptors-off-season-plan-in-marion-s-hands.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Utah Jazz first to call new free agent Paul Millsap ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/agent-utah-jazz-first-to-call-new-free-agent-paul-millsap-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz were the first team to express interest in restricted free agent Paul Millsap at the start of the negotiating period Tuesday night, with general manager Kevin O'Connor calling at 10 p.m., according to Millsap's agent, DeAngelo Simmons.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MAIN EVENT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-main-event.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents Tuesday night at midnight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price, Collins also free agents of note ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-collins-also-free-agents-of-note-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all the attention being paid to Carlos Boozer , Mehmet Okur and Paul Millsap at the start of free agency, theJazz have four other players last season who will hit the market late tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Korver stays]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-korver-stays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Korver won't be leaving Salt Lake City, and Mehmet Okur's agent has come to town. But Carlos Boozer's vow to opt out of the final season of his current deal with theJazz may have hit a roadblock, setting up today as a likely wild one in Utah for down]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz to share Flash affiliation with Hawks next season ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-to-share-flash-affiliation-with-hawks-next-season-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA on Monday announced that theJazz will share their NBA Development League affiliate, the Orem-based Utah Flash, with the Atlanta Hawks. TheJazz most recently shared the Flash with the Boston Celtics, who now will be affiliated in the 16-team D-Leag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Okur stay with Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-okur-stay-with-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are both staying with the Utah Jazz next season.About two hours after Boozer let the Jazz know he decided against opting out of the final year of his contract - which he once said he intended to do - Okur joined him Tuesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur stays with Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-stays-with-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Mehmet Okur has decided to stay with the Utah Jazz for the final year of his contract.Okur joins teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who also had the option of skipping the final year of their contracts and becoming free agents.None of the thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer decides to stay with Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-decides-to-stay-with-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer has reconsidered free agency, or at least put it off a year.Boozer let the Utah Jazz know on Tuesday that he will stay with the team for the final year of his contract rather than opting out and becoming a free agent - which he once said he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Okur rebuff free agency to stay with Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-okur-rebuff-free-agency-to-stay-with-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer is staying with the Utah Jazz.Boozer told the Jazz on Tuesday that he would return to the team instead of opting out of the final year of his contract and becoming a free agent.He is scheduled to make $12.7 million next season, his sixth wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FREE AGENCY]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-free-agency.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blame it on the economy. Or that so few NBA teams are far enough under the salary cap to sign an impact free agent. Or that many more big names -- LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh among them -- could be available next summer. Whatever the reason, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3196.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver staying with Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-staying-with-utah.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz know at least one player with the option to leave is staying.Now, for the other two.Kyle Korver told the Jazz on Monday that he will not opt out of the final year of his contract, taking the guaranteed money over becoming a free agent."We ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur is leaning toward opting out ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-is-leaning-toward-opting-out-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While his agent continues to negotiate a possible contract extension with theJazz, and has said his client is "leaning toward opting out" of the final year of his contract with the team if no agreement can be reached by Tuesday, starting center Mehmet Oku]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz brass are ready to play ball ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-brass-are-ready-to-play-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor compares the week that awaits to getting ready for a baseball outing. Glove is in hand, just in case. Wad of cash is bundled, so there is no missing out on brat and beverage. And the mind is in the mood, prepped for nin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit needs size, skill]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/detroit-needs-size-skill.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS -- TheDetroitPistons need to land a superstar talent this summer or at the very least, a difference-maker.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao's injury may hasten Houston's downfall]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/yao-s-injury-may-hasten-houston-s-downfall.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming's foot injury is now considered "career-threatening." If so, the Rockets don't have a bright future either, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver staying with Utah for final year of contract]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-staying-with-utah-for-final-year-of-contract.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Korver has decided he will stay with the Utah Jazz at least one more season.Korver had the option to stay with the Jazz for the final year of his contract or opt out and become a free agent this summer.The Jazz said Monday that Korver's agent told th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frenzy of free agency looms ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/frenzy-of-free-agency-looms-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All theJazz know for certain on this final weekend before free agency is that they will have between $46 million and $74 million in salaries committed for next season and between eight and 11 players under contract when the market opens at 10 p.m. Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur likely to opt out ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-likely-to-opt-out-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur is "leaning toward opting out" of his contract with theJazz and could make the decision official as soon as today, Okur's agent, Marc Fleisher, said Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision is simple: get better or get worse ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/decision-is-simple-get-better-or-get-worse-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Tuesday's are-you-with-us-or-not? deadline fast approaches, I find myself wondering whether anyone at all will be around to launch the nextJazz season. Will this be a full-fledged NBA team, or will it end up looking like the cast of "The Last Man on Ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap won't wait long for offer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-won-t-wait-long-for-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager Kevin O'Connor has said theJazz will make a contract offer to their own restricted free agent power forward, Paul Millsap, as soon as the NBA's summer negotiating period opens at 10 p.m. Tuesday. According to his representative, however, M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jazz Puzzle ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-jazz-puzzle-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a decision for the ages, one that could drastically alter a franchise's future. The call belongs to Carlos Boozer, two-time NBA All-Star, two-time USA Basketball Olympic medalist and ? for the past five seasons, when he wasn't missing nearly a third ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz core to remain the same before rebuilding? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-core-to-remain-the-same-before-rebuilding-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it comes to it, and there's a slight chance it may, theJazz are prepared to start next season with their core lineup intact. That's because starting power forward Carlos Boozer has an opt-out clause for the final season of his current contract, while s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 years ago this week in sports ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/20-years-ago-this-week-in-sports-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz take Edwards with No. 21 pick Just like John Stockton, Muggsy Bogues, Dan Majerle and the other draft-day secrets inJazz history, East Carolina guard Blue Edwards was not unknown to NBA people. Atlanta or Phoenix would have taken him in the first rou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3181.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much stability as they have enjoyed with John Stockton and Deron Williams at point guard over the years, the Jazz have struggled when it comes to finding capable backup ballhandlers. Howard Eisley and Shandon Anderson are the two most regularly cited s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Up next is free agent frenzy ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-up-next-is-free-agent-frenzy-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One may be looking to get out. The other is looking to cash in. Together, based largely on what their agents had to say Friday, starting center Mehmet Okur and backup power forward Paul Millsap could make next week even crazier for theJazz than already an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3171.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much stability as they have enjoyed with John Stockton and Deron Williams at point guard over the years, the Jazz have struggled when it comes to finding capable backup ballhandlers. Howard Eisley and Shandon Anderson are the two most regularly cited s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3172.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With so many fans eager for the Jazz to select North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough, Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor felt the need to address the crowd at the EnergySolutions Arena draft party after Indiana picked Hansbrough at No. 13. O'Connor r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3173.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maynor back in Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/maynor-back-in-utah.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Maynor is logging major air miles between North Carolina and Utah this week.Just two days after interviewing with the Utah Jazz, Maynor was introduced by his new team at a news conference Friday.A little weary from the return trip, Maynor finally fel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3162.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With so many fans eager for the Jazz to select North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough, Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor felt the need to address the crowd at the EnergySolutions Arena draft party after Indiana picked Hansbrough at No. 13. O'Connor r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3163.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Eric Maynor, G, 6-3, Virginia Commonwealth (first round) -- As always, the Jazz plan to carry three point guards on their roster, but will Maynor be able to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams and possibly Ronnie Price? Goran Suton, C,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3164.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much stability as they have enjoyed with John Stockton and Deron Williams at point guard over the years, the Jazz have struggled when it comes to finding capable backup ballhandlers. Howard Eisley and Shandon Anderson are the two most regularly cited s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Jazz draft Eric Maynor, but does it mean a darn thing? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-jazz-draft-eric-maynor-but-does-it-mean-a-darn-thing-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing a few options at No. 20 in the NBA Draft, the status-quoJazz forged ahead and took ... you already know it ... Eric Maynor with that pick on Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot dogs and 2nd round are the highlights ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hot-dogs-and-2nd-round-are-the-highlights-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EnergySolutions Arena was empty, except for a handful of stragglers, whenJazz general manager Kevin O'Connor took the podium and said, "With the 50th pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, we're going to take Goran Suton, a center from Michigan State." A half-dozen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft: Layden drafts son of a friend ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-draft-layden-drafts-son-of-a-friend-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keith Webster, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Harvard, was the final late-round draft pick inUtahJazz history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: 2010 draft looms large ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-2010-draft-looms-large-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the 2009 NBA Draft now in the books, theJazz finally can look forward to draft day 2010. From their seat, it's quite a pretty sight. TheJazz own New York's first-round pick next year, and there no longer are any restrictions on the selection ? even i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz make qualifying offer to Millsap]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-make-qualifying-offer-to-millsap.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have made a qualifying offer to forward Paul Millsap, giving the team the right to match any other offers he receives as a restricted free agent.The Jazz had until Tuesday to make the offer and there was no doubt they would.Millsap averaged ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft Grades: Spurs steal the show]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/draft-grades-spurs-steal-the-show.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They didn't have a first-round pick, but somehow the Spurs came away with best haul in the draft. Check out our grades for every team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winderman: 2009 NBA draft report card ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/winderman-2009-nba-draft-report-card-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layden drafts son of a friend ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/layden-drafts-son-of-a-friend-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keith Webster, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Harvard, was the final late-round draft pick inUtahJazz history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz a little hush-hush on PG Maynor ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-a-little-hush-hush-on-pg-maynor-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz on Wednesday quietly brought Virginia Commonwealth University senior point guard Eric Maynor into town for an interview. Maynor ? a possible Utah pick at No. 20 in tonight's NBA Draft ? recently canceled a scheduled workout here due to back spasms]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the NBA draft: Point guards ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/inside-the-nba-draft-point-guards-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOP OF THE DRAFT: If tonight's NBA draft tilts toward anything, it's point guards. The NBA, after all, is all about small these days. And there is a boatload of them expected to go in the first round, including six who should be in the lottery. Cream of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz draft party returns ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-draft-party-returns-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheUtahJazz aren't just participating in the NBA draft tonight. They're also throwing a party. The organization will open the EnergySolutions Arena doors a half-hour before the draft begins at 5 p.m. for a bash that will include a live broadcast on the vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Korver selected to USA Basketball mini-camp ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-korver-selected-to-usa-basketball-mini-camp-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz guard Kyle Korver will join Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap among 25 players set to take part in a USA Basketball mini-camp next month in Las Vegas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Draft pick-by-pick analysis]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/2009-nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 NBA DRAFT: Second RoundPickTeamPlayerPos.HeightWeightSchool/CountryClass31.Kings Blake Griffin PF6-10252OklahomaSophomoreThe Clippers have a brand new training facility and Blake Griffin is genuinely excited about leaving Oklahoma and moving to Los A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Jenkins' draft preview ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bruce-jenkins-draft-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mock drafts are a joke. They're interesting until the draft actually starts, at which point they lapse into laughable inaccuracy. Here's a look at tonight's draft in order of team selection in terms of needs, options and consequence:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 4.0]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-4-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hasheem Thabeet and Blake Griffin are ready to hear their names called. NBADraft.net unveils its final mock draft to get you ready.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Jazz will get deferred benefit from '09 draft ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-jazz-will-get-deferred-benefit-from-09-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good morning, and welcome to the least significant portion of theJazz's 2009 offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forceful exit: Kofoed punched his ticket out of Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/forceful-exit-kofoed-punched-his-ticket-out-of-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theUtahJazz drafted Kearney (Neb.) State guard Bart Kofoed in the fifth round of the 1987 draft, they got a player then-coach Frank Layden nicknamed "Joe Palooka" because of his toughness.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Expert: Who will the Jazz draft? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-expert-who-will-the-jazz-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question ? For theJazz, it seems this year's draft is pretty wide open. Two years ago, they needed a shooter and got Morris Almond. Last year, they needed a big guy and they picked Kosta Koufos. But this year, things don't seem to be as well-defined. What]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3150.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3151.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Jazz are focused on their upcoming No. 20 pick in this year's NBA Draft, they can't help but consider the possibilities that await next year, when they will have the Knicks' unprotected first-round pick. The pick is the epilogue to Isiah Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3152.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With one week left before the draft, the Jazz had brought in only two groups of players for workouts, a marked decrease from previous years. The headliner so far has been North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, who would be a good fit in Utah but might be ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3137.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3138.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Jazz are focused on their upcoming No. 20 pick in this year's NBA Draft, they can't help but consider the possibilities that await next year, when they will have the Knicks' unprotected first-round pick. The pick is the epilogue to Isiah Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3139.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With one week left before the draft, the Jazz had brought in only two groups of players for workouts, a marked decrease from previous years. The headliner so far has been North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, who would be a good fit in Utah but might be ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Marathon NBA drafts of yesteryear led to some amazing selections ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-marathon-nba-drafts-of-yesteryear-led-to-some-amazing-selections-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a middle-aged information technology consultant, Vic Sison admits he's won his share of bar bets over the years. Just consider that Sison, who never played high school or college Basketball, once was a New Jersey Nets draft pick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kofoed punched his ticker out of Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kofoed-punched-his-ticker-out-of-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the NBA draft: Big Men ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/inside-the-nba-draft-big-men-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOP OF THE DRAFT: University of Oklahoma power forward Blake Griffin is the consensus No. 1 overall selection, and Thursday's NBA Draft drops off from there. He'll go to the Los Angeles Clippers, and never be heard from again. Because they're the Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past drafts haunt team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/past-drafts-haunt-team-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sins from past drafts can haunt NBA franchises for years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 3.0]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-3-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A one-and-done college career seems to have worked out fine for Tyreke Evans. He's rocketing up our latest mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Draft jackpot could await Utah in 2010 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-draft-jackpot-could-await-utah-in-2010-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if a 26-56 season wasn't painful enough, watching theJazz slip to sixth in the 2005 NBA Draft lottery was such a punch in the gut, general manager Kevin O'Connor remembers his immediate reaction was to walk out in the middle of the proceedings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pargo plays while Collison stays away ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pargo-plays-while-collison-stays-away-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One point guard didn't show. Another did, and not only worked out, but did so much to theJazz's surprise. The one who didn't come to Utah's eight-man pre-draft auditions Sunday was UCLA product Darren Collison, who evidently shied away because of the pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Luke Nevill unleashes secret tool in workout ? a jump shot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-luke-nevill-unleashes-secret-tool-in-workout-a-jump-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's got the height. At 7-foot-2, there's no question about that. But can he play in the NBA? Luke Nevill thinks he can, and ? equipped with something of a secret weapon ? he's spent the past month or so trying to prove just that to teams around the leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact or f iction: Are Bulls moving up in the draft? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fact-or-f-iction-are-bulls-moving-up-in-the-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The days before the NBA draft are a fertile time for trade rumors, which don?t always check out. So with the draft approaching quickly on Thursday, let?s examine a few:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest's Johnson makes trip to Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/wake-forest-s-johnson-makes-trip-to-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wake Forest forward James Johnson will attend the NBA draft in New York City on Thursday night, with other projected lottery picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3134.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With one week left before the draft, the Jazz had brought in only two groups of players for workouts, a marked decrease from previous years. The headliner so far has been North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, who would be a good fit in Utah but might be ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3135.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3136.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Jazz are focused on their upcoming No. 20 pick in this year's NBA Draft, they can't help but consider the possibilities that await next year, when they will have the Knicks' unprotected first-round pick. The pick is the epilogue to Isiah Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blair: Weight Down, Stock Up for NBA Draft ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blair-weight-down-stock-up-for-nba-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DeJuan Blair is nearing this week'sNBA Draft with a little baggage, but no luggage.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: NBA draft could be a Griffin family affair ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nba-draft-could-be-a-griffin-family-affair-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Taylor Griffin hopes Thursday night's NBA draft becomes a family affair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3125.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With one week left before the draft, the Jazz had brought in only two groups of players for workouts, a marked decrease from previous years. The headliner so far has been North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, who would be a good fit in Utah but might be ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3126.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. 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Joining the 6-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Griffin the next Mailman or Boozer? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/is-griffin-the-next-mailman-or-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The easy route in the name game is to play up the fact theJazz are working out a certain University of Oklahoma forward named Griffin today. Because they are. 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That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3098.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3099.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Jazz coach Layden hospitalized ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ex-jazz-coach-layden-hospitalized-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FormerJazz coach and executive Frank Layden is expected to be released from a local hospital sometime this week following treatment for an undisclosed condition. Layden, 77, admitted himself for treatment Friday.Jazz spokesman Jonathan Rinehart said Layde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansbrough out to prove himself at Jazz workout ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hansbrough-out-to-prove-himself-at-jazz-workout-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyler Hansbrough has a message that he wants to convey to everyone connected with the NBA draft process.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozers attempting to reconcile ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozers-attempting-to-reconcile-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Carlos Boozer and his wife, CeCe, are attempting to reconcile, The Tribune has confirmed. The Boozers sat together courtside at Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansbrough to work out ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hansbrough-to-work-out-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The mocks have him all over their boards, from lottery pick to second round. And theJazz have him in town for a workout today, which is why ? even though they're often mocked by everyone from NBA scouts and executives to the prospect himself ? it's worth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3091.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3092.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3093.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Expert: What about drafting Hansbrough? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-expert-what-about-drafting-hansbrough-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question: With theJazz picking late in the first round of the draft, I was wondering who you think might be (or should be) on their list? I'm thinking Tyler Hansbrough. Thanks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball is king at house that Larry H. Miller built ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/basketball-is-king-at-house-that-larry-h-miller-built-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This is the first installment of an occasional series that will explore sports venues throughout the state and revisit the most memorable moments. Today? EnergySolutions Arena. In its 17 years of existence, it's hosted concerts, monster tru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3084.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3085.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3086.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansbrough, others to work out Monday for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hansbrough-others-to-work-out-monday-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[University of North Carolina product Tyler Hansbrough headlines a list of 12 NBA hopefuls theJazz on Friday said will be working out for them Monday. Also auditioning Monday, as expected, will be former Utah State forward Gary Wilkinson. TheJazz evidently]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3079.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3080.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3081.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not sure if bringing Fesenko back for 3rd year is worth it ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-sure-if-bringing-fesenko-back-for-3rd-year-is-worth-it-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz were still debating late this week whether to pick up the third-year option on reserve center Kyrylo Fesenko's rookie contract. And although their ultimate decision is not expected for a few more days, indications seemingly suggest they were leani]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Team faces decision on Fesenko ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-team-faces-decision-on-fesenko-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with their luxury-tax concerns, theJazz are realistic when it comes to finding a reserve center with any hope of contributing and a cheaper price tag than the $870,000 that Kyrylo Fesenko is set to make next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Utah Jazz expert: 'Bird' season in Utah? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-utah-jazz-expert-bird-season-in-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question ? What do you think about Chris Andersen in aJazz uniform? He is an unrestricted free agent. 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This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3076.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3077.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3067.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3068.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3069.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz bringing in draft prospects for workouts ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bringing-in-draft-prospects-for-workouts-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz will hold their first in a series of prospect workouts leading up to the NBA Draft on Monday, general manager Kevin O'Connor said. Specific attendees have yet to be announced by the team. O'Connor already has scouted last weekend's Reebok Eurocamp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kapono fits 76ers' style, Stefanski says ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kapono-fits-76ers-style-stefanski-says-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The76ers needed a smooth-shooting outside threat, and the Toronto Raptors needed a tough, aggressive rebounder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: O'Connor mum on Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-o-connor-mum-on-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor had no comment Tuesday when asked for reaction to statements made Monday by power forward Carlos Boozer, who must decide by the end of this month whether or not he'll opt out of the final year of his current contract in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3064.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3065.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3066.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. 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Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3061.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer: Contract status is up to Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-contract-status-is-up-to-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer suggested on a national cable television show Monday that he still hasn't decided if he'll opt out of the final season of his contract with theJazz ? a statement quite contrary to what he told an ESPN.com reporter back in December. The two-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3055.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3056.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3057.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Jazz center Kosta Koufos honors dad ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-jazz-center-kosta-koufos-honors-dad-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Canton, Ohio ? One of those "Jazz Fans Parking Only" signs hangs on the door, part of a collection of towels, pennants and mugs direct from the team store at EnergySolutions Arena to the guidance counselor's office at GlenOak High.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Six weeks later, Jazz forgotten in L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-six-weeks-later-jazz-forgotten-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Will the hoop gods smile on Fisher in NBA championship series? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-will-the-hoop-gods-smile-on-fisher-in-nba-championship-series-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAZZ FUNERAL]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-funeral.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was an all-too-brief and passionate love affair, a five-year marriage between a city and its fledglingNBA Basketball team sparked by an enigmatic superstar in a league, at the time, struggling for unconditional national acceptance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In honor of dad ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/in-honor-of-dad-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Canton, Ohio ? One of those "Jazz Fans Parking Only" signs hangs on the door, part of a collection of towels, pennants and mugs direct from the team store at EnergySolutions Arena to the guidance counselor's office at GlenOak High.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3052.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3053.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3054.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. 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This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer headed to Africa for charity ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-headed-to-africa-for-charity-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody knows where Carlos Boozer will end up next Basketball season. Utah? Detroit? New Jersey? Canada? But one of his future destinations is now known. Though he might no longer be a member of theJazz when it happens, the power forward is headed to Afric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan expected back for 2009-10 season with Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-expected-back-for-2009-10-season-with-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan still is recovering from April 30 knee-replacement surgery, but theJazz coach has been at the practice facility to watch tape of draft prospects in recent days and took part in the team's organizational meeting Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3035.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have yet to start bringing draft prospects to Utah for workouts, but the team was in attendance at the NBA Pre-Draft Combine as well as group workouts hosted by Golden State and Minnesota. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor also is expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3036.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3037.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he is under contract to return next season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan always reserves the right to walk away after heading to his farm in McLeansboro, Ill., to decompress at the start of summer. This off-season, Sloan's decision has been compromised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-and-done players leave behind a mess]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-and-done-players-leave-behind-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For every raucous cheer Derrick Rose elicited from fans of the University of Memphis men's Basketball team in his one season in 2007-08, he now draws a different cry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz add Real Madrid to their European tour ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-add-real-madrid-to-their-european-tour-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz finalized their preseason European tour plans on Tuesday, with the team announcing -- as previously reported by The Tribune -- that it will face the Chicago Bulls and Real Madrid over three days in early October.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams isn't too worried about Boozer speculation ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-isn-t-too-worried-about-boozer-speculation-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams doesn't know what to make of the latest Carlos Boozer rumors ? and has no idea if the two-time NBA All-Star and fellow gold medal-winning United States Olympian will be with theJazz when they open their 2009 preseason schedule with exhibiti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interested in Boozer? Be careful ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/interested-in-boozer-be-careful-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wasn't surprised when I read that Carlos Boozer is reportedly seeking employment with a team other than theUtahJazz, even though he recently said he prefers to stay with theJazz, even though before that he said he was definitely going to opt out of his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3032.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3033.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3034.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deron Williams not worried about Jazz free agents]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/deron-williams-not-worried-about-jazz-free-agents.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams says he's looking forward to returning to Europe with the Utah Jazz for two preseason games.He's just not sure yet who the rest of the team will be. The Jazz are still waiting to hear who will stay and who will go as free agents this summer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3022.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3023.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3024.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumors have Boozer leaving Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rumors-have-boozer-leaving-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If any of the recent rumors out of New York turn out to be correct, Carlos Boozer will indeed be returning to Utah next season. But he'll only do it once, and he'll be wearing the uniform of either the Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets or Detroit Pistons. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz to play Real Madrid in NBA preseason]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-to-play-real-madrid-in-nba-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz will play Real Madrid as part of the NBA's Europe Live preseason tour.The Jazz will face the Spanish club at Madrid's Palacio de Deportes stadium on Oct. 8, the NBA announced Tuesday.Madrid last played an NBA club in 2007, when it beat the T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks not likely to acquire a stallion ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hawks-not-likely-to-acquire-a-stallion-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My Opinion]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pau isn't soft ... and it's time you realize it 2009-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pau-isn-t-soft-and-it-s-time-you-realize-it-3028.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How do you like Pau now? Peter Vecsey says all the guys who called Gasol soft should appreciate this Spaniard's beautiful game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pau isn't soft ... and it's time you realize it 2009-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pau-isn-t-soft-and-it-s-time-you-realize-it-3017.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How do you like Pau now? Peter Vecsey says all the guys who called Gasol soft should appreciate this Spaniard's beautiful game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3018.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3019.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3020.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:55:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping out: Wife of Jazz player Andrei Kirilenko is hoping to resurrect her music career ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stepping-out-wife-of-jazz-player-andrei-kirilenko-is-hoping-to-resurrect-her-music-career-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps in the future Andrei won't be the most famous Kirilenko in Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit, New Jersey mentioned as Boozer possibilities ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/detroit-new-jersey-mentioned-as-boozer-possibilities-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer has yet to make official a decision about opting out of his contract to become a free agent, but speculation about the All-Star forward's future with theJazz only increased Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pau isn't soft ... and it's time you realize it]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pau-isn-t-soft-and-it-s-time-you-realize-it.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How do you like Pau now? Peter Vecsey says all the guys who called Gasol soft should appreciate this Spaniard's beautiful game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3014.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3015.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3016.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3007.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3008.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3009.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz bring draft-day party back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bring-draft-day-party-back-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball fans in Utah lost one annual summer event this year with the cancellation of the Rocky Mountain Revue, but they're going to get another fun tradition back. After taking last year off, theUtahJazz will again throw a party at EnergySolutions Aren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3003.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3004.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3005.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS  Blair could bolster low post  Scouts like his work ethic ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bucks-blair-could-bolster-low-post-scouts-like-his-work-ethic-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chicago - DeJuan Blair believes it's his time to play in the pros.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-3000.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-3001.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-3002.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2995.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2996.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2997.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Time for Jazz GM O'Connor to step up ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-time-for-jazz-gm-o-connor-to-step-up-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Connor is piloting theJazz into one of their most important offseasons ever. Half the team could leave, including many key players. Over the past three postseasons, theJazz have regressed, from the Western Conference finals to the semifinals to fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEAGUE MAKES LATE CALL ON JONES' TRIP OF BRYANT NBA NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/league-makes-late-call-on-jones-trip-of-bryant-nba-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day later, theNBA blew the whistle on Dahntay Jones for tripping Kobe Bryant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2991.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2992.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2993.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers may move Kaman]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-may-move-kaman.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been interesting to watch the flow of drama in this year?s NBA playoffs. There were five games decided by 3 points or fewer in theBulls-Celtics first-round series, then three games decided by 3 points or fewer in the entire second round.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2987.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2988.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2989.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2990.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2983.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2984.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2985.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2986.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2978.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2979.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2980.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Utah Jazz GM O'Connor must get it right this time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-utah-jazz-gm-o-connor-must-get-it-right-this-time-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Connor is piloting theJazz into and through one of their most important offseasons ever. Half the team could leave, including some of its key players. Over the past three postseasons, theJazz have regressed, from the Western Conference finals to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2982.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corbin to help Team USA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/corbin-to-help-team-usa-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz assistant coach Tyrone Corbin has been tapped to work as an assistant for USA Basketball's summer program in July. Corbin will work with a group of 24 burgeoning NBA stars ? including Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, Chicago's Derrick Rose, Portland's G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2974.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2975.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2976.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2977.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2969.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume this offseason is that the Jazz won't be bringing back the 13 on their roster, as they did last season. Not with as many as nine players who could become free agents after a first-round loss to the Lakers in the playoffs. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2970.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although late Jazz owner Larry Miller was unequivocal in saying the team never would be a luxury-tax payer, his oldest son and successor, Greg, has softened that stance. Greg Miller suggested in recent television interviews that the Jazz would not shy a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2971.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2972.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2963.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan underwent knee-replacement surgery on his right knee. --Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2964.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2965.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer is expected to opt out of Utah Jazz contract ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/carlos-boozer-is-expected-to-opt-out-of-utah-jazz-contract-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz's season might have come to an end in the first round of the playoffs against Kobe Bryant and Co., but Carlos Boozer was back at Staples Center on Sunday to watch Game 7 of the Lakers-Rockets series alongside agent Rob Pelinka.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver undergoes 'successful' surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-undergoes-successful-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran swingman Kyle Korver is recovering from what theJazz deemed to be both "minor" and "successful" surgery to remove scar tissue from his right, shooting wrist. The procedure, according to the team, was performed by Dr. Andrew Weiland on Monday in Ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2968.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2955.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2956.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan underwent knee-replacement surgery on his right knee. --Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2957.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz brass willing to pay tax if necessary ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-brass-willing-to-pay-tax-if-necessary-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A glint of light on theJazz's offseason plans ? including their willingness to pay the NBA's luxury tax after next season, if they must ? was shed during a pair of weekend television interviews with family ownership head Greg Miller. TheJazz, Miller said ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz owner spouts opinions ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-owner-spouts-opinions-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Miller's voice was calm and measured as he sat for an interview Sunday night on KSL Ch. 5, but his words could have been mistaken for his late father's as he addressed the issues facing theJazz this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Korver undergoes minor wrist surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-korver-undergoes-minor-wrist-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz guard Kyle Korver underwent surgery Monday in New York to remove scar tissue from his right wrist. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, with a timetable then set for his recovery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forward Kyle Korver has surgery on wrist]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forward-kyle-korver-has-surgery-on-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver has had surgery to remove scar tissue from his right wrist.Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor says Korver had the operation Monday in New York. The wrist will be re-examined in two weeks.Korver averaged nine points in 78 gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forward Korver has surgery on wrist]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forward-korver-has-surgery-on-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver has had surgery to remove scar tissue from his right wrist.Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor says Korver had the operation Monday in New York. The wrist will be re-examined in two weeks.Korver averaged nine points in 78 gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Entering the year's biggest contest, the Rockets are ready and confident, not to mention loose What, them worry? Ro]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-playoffs-entering-the-year-s-biggest-contest-the-rockets-are-ready-and-confident-not-to-mention-loose-what-them-worry-rockets-facing-a-battle-tested-bunch-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2951.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2953.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2948.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-summary--2949.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2942.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan underwent knee-replacement surgery on his right knee. --Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2943.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2944.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2939.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2940.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2933.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2934.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2928.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur's happy in Utah but wants to get paid ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-s-happy-in-utah-but-wants-to-get-paid-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He very well could opt out of hisJazz contract, but Mehmet Okur still wants to play in Utah. 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That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2891.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2892.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan underwent knee-replacement surgery on his right knee. --Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road fare tops home cookin' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/road-fare-tops-home-cookin-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the more memorable moments of theJazz's brief playoff appearance came when Hot Rod Hundley was nearing the end of his broadcasting career and the home team acknowledged him in the middle of the game. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2884.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers vs Houston: What Me, Worry? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-vs-houston-what-me-worry-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz are facing plenty of tough offseason decisions ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-are-facing-plenty-of-tough-offseason-decisions-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that anotherUtahJazz season has come to another disappointing conclusion, questions are floating out there about what to do with next year's team. Break up the team and basically start over? Leave it as intact as possible? Make a few changes here and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Home cookin' - Lakers beat Jazz to Hot Rod tribute ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-home-cookin-lakers-beat-jazz-to-hot-rod-tribute-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the more memorable moments of theJazz's brief playoff appearance came when Hot Rod Hundley was nearing the end of his broadcasting career and the home team acknowledged him in the middle of the game. 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They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2871.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan underwent knee-replacement surgery on his right knee. --Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Rocky Mountain Revue this summer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-rocky-mountain-revue-this-summer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz are done with the Rocky Mountain Revue. At least for now. 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Williams said he would need several months of re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2865.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2866.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz cancel summer league]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-cancel-summer-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have canceled this year's Rocky Mountain Revue summer league.The Jazz say fewer teams have been signing on for the Revue since the NBA started a summer league in Las Vegas.Team president Randy Rigby says some teams that used to play in both ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, the wait is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2855.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of rest after the season in order for the ankle to heal. He was able to play through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2856.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2857.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price is hoping to return as a free agent ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-is-hoping-to-return-as-a-free-agent-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After two seasons in Utah, Ronnie Price needs no education in how tough it can be to find minutes playing behind Deron Williams on a Jazz team that makes a standard practice of carrying three point guards on its roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedal-to-the-metal Hot Rod ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pedal-to-the-metal-hot-rod-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When you're a flamboyant, bon vivant media personality, the name "Rodney Hundley" isn't going to get the job done. But "Hot Rod Hundley," that's a keeper. And since the first peach-basket pitch of Dr. James Naismith rattled home ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer hurt the Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-hurt-the-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer wants to stay? Then he should have played like he wanted to stay. He thinks he is the "cornerstone" of our team. He's oblivious to reality. Deron Williams is the cornerstone of our team. The national media even stated that "theUtahJazz team ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whew! Still in the 100s club ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/whew-still-in-the-100s-club-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago, I excitedly wrote ? OK, bragged ? about how my weight had dipped below the 200-pound mark for the first time since 1988. Many people kindly congratulated me for reaching that milestone ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur heading home to Turkey to be with his family ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-heading-home-to-turkey-to-be-with-his-family-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before returning to his native Turkey for the offseason, Mehmet Okur had planned to spend at least three or four more weeks in Utah. But with the Jazz's season having ended with Monday night's Game 5 first-round NBA playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officiating unimproved ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/officiating-unimproved-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I had high hopes this year regarding the change to more responsible officiating on the part of the NBA. For the first third of the season, I was thrilled. Finally, the game was called as fair as you can get. As the year went on, you could see the officiat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2846.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2847.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of rest after the season in order for the ankle to heal. He was able to play through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2848.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forwards claim Utah Jazz is in their plans ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forwards-claim-utah-jazz-is-in-their-plans-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day they cleaned their paraphernalia and personal items out of theUtahJazz locker room, both Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap declared they hope to return to play in EnergySolutions Arena next season. And, yes, they want to do that as Jazz players ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even Hot Rod's job lasts forever ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/not-even-hot-rod-s-job-lasts-forever-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hot Rod Hundley talks like a man who has talked himself into something he never really wanted to talk himself into. Retirement. The longtimeUtahJazz announcer called his last game Monday night in Los Angeles when the Jazz exited the season with a 107-96 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price hopes to get another shot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/price-hopes-to-get-another-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the what-have-you-done-for-me-lately world of the NBA, Jazz guard Ronnie Price might have made himself some money in Utah's Game 5 elimination loss to the Lakers on Monday night.He wasn't exactly celebrating that possibility while cleaning out his lock]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan will likely return for 2009-10 season ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-will-likely-return-for-2009-10-season-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By the end of the week, Jerry Sloan will likely have a new right knee, thanks to replacement surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz questions need answers in offseason A 'bitter' parting ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-questions-need-answers-in-offseason-a-bitter-parting-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He'll skip the usual postseason trek back to his Illinois farm, and instead stay around town. That combined with a late April exit ? ending with Monday's first-round Game 5 playoff loss to the NBA Western Conference's top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers ? shoul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver lining to Jazz's early exit? Time for D-Will to rest sore ankle ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/silver-lining-to-jazz-s-early-exit-time-for-d-will-to-rest-sore-ankle-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams wishes he and hisUtahJazz teammates were still playing right now, make no mistake about it. But the star point guard saw just a glimmer of silver lining after the Los Angeles Lakers ended what he interchangeably called a "disappointing" and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2837.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of rest after the season in order for the ankle to heal. He was able to play through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2838.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2839.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer voices strong desire to stay in Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-voices-strong-desire-to-stay-in-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As decisive as he sounded in declaring himself one of the Jazz's "cornerstone" players after Monday's Game 5 loss to the Lakers, Carlos Boozer might have been even more emphatic Tuesday in stating that Utah remains in his future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor heads into uncertain offseason ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/o-connor-heads-into-uncertain-offseason-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The expectations were "higher than they've been in a long time," as Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said Tuesday. He acknowledged that "there's always a disappointment when you're not in a position to fulfill what you could do."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Price, Millsap spark late rally ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-price-millsap-spark-late-rally-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? As a last hurrah, it could have used a better ending. So much dramatic build up, such a disappointing finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Time for the annual Jazz 'Pictures at a Demolition' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-time-for-the-annual-jazz-pictures-at-a-demolition-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's time once again for our annual Jazz post-postseason slide show, or, as we like to call it, Pictures at a Demolition. Hit the lights, will ya, Charlie? And fire up the projector. This will be painful, but brief ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING DOWN THE WEST ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/breaking-down-the-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA officials project the salary cap for the 2009-10 season will drop from $58.68 million to $57.3 million, the first decrease in decades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The current Jazz era comes to an end ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-current-jazz-era-comes-to-an-end-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2828.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they head into the off-season, the Jazz are very much caught between a rock and a hard place. They are an organization that has valued continuity more than any other in the NBA, with the same coach for two decades, one who was just elected to the Hall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2829.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams revealed the full extent of the sprained left ankle he suffered in October, saying it still hurts "every day." Williams said he would need several months of rest after the season in order for the ankle to heal. He was able to play through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2830.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Deron Williams overcame the most significant injury of his career, a sprained left ankle that cost him 13 games in the season's first month, to lead the Jazz with 19.4 points and 10.7 assists. That included a run of five consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant, Lakers close out Jazz with 107-96 win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-lakers-close-out-jazz-with-107-96-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers can put on quite a show offensively, with 3-pointers, slam dunks and even Kobe Bryant sinking a fadeaway jumper as he fell on his backside.Its their defense that's going to need work if they plan on going deep in the NBA playoffs.Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odom shows he's grown from last year's playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/odom-shows-he-s-grown-from-last-year-s-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether he's coming off the bench or starting, Lamar Odom proved in L.A.'s Game 5 win he can do both well, Todd Behrendt says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 107, Jazz 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-107-jazz-96.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 3-pointers, slam dunks and Kobe Bryant's fadeaway jumper as he fell on his backside were all impressive.The Los Angeles Lakers letting the Utah Jazz shave a 22-point lead all the way down to six wasn't quite as cool.Bryant and the Lakers are moving on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers finish off Jazz in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-lakers-finish-off-jazz-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on in the NBA playoffs - as if that was really in doubt.With Bryant making everything from 3-pointers to a fadeaway jumper while falling on his backside, the Lakers ran away from the Utah Jazz on Monday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bynum absent, but Lakers roll ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bynum-absent-but-lakers-roll-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps Andrew Bynum's picture belongs on the back of a milk carton.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy offseason awaiting Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/busy-offseason-awaiting-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? If the Jazz's season does come to an end with a Game 5 loss to the Lakers tonight, it will usher in possibly the most eventful offseason for the franchise since 2004, with as many as nine players hitting free agency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2819.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Mehmet Okur returned after missing the first three games of this series but was a non-factor, going scoreless with two rebounds in 13 minutes. Okur suffered a strained right hamstring April 13 but improved thanks to a couple of sessions this week in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2820.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. 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Bryant bounced back from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe bounces back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-bounces-back-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like he did on Thursday night against the Jazz, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant took 24 shots on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur plays but doesn't give Jazz much ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-plays-but-doesn-t-give-jazz-much-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz were looking for Mehmet Okur to be their savior Saturday night after the center's return from a hamstring injury, they were sorely mistaken.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur gets start after sitting first 3 games ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-gets-start-after-sitting-first-3-games-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Between a low-tech stationary bike and a high-tech hyperbaric chamber, Mehmet Okur was able to make it back on the court Saturday for the Jazz in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz smothered by Laker 'D' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-smothered-by-laker-d-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant's performance got most of the fanfare and the attention when in the Los Angeles Lakers 108-94 win over the Jazz in Saturday's Game 4 of the first-round playoff series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz exit, unofficially ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-exit-unofficially-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A fast-emptying EnergySolutions Arena went dark for the summer Saturday night when the Jazz meekly, if unofficially, exited the NBA playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe 'pretty amazing' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-pretty-amazing-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for Kobe being passive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2810.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Kyle Korver, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2811.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From the opening minutes of the first quarter Saturday, when Kobe Bryant banked in a jumper as part of a three-point play, the Jazz had to know that they were on the verge of being pushed to the brink of elimination by the Lakers. Bryant bounced back from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2812.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Mehmet Okur returned after missing the first three games of this series but was a non-factor, going scoreless with two rebounds in 13 minutes. Okur suffered a strained right hamstring April 13 but improved thanks to a couple of sessions this week in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 108, Jazz 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-108-jazz-94.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Kobe Bryant only a few minutes to end his shooting slump.Bryant scored Los Angeles' first 11 points and once his teammates joined in, the Lakers overwhelmed the Jazz 108-94 on Saturday night and moved within one game of advancing to the second rou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz played pretty well on Saturday, BUT...]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-played-pretty-well-on-saturday-but-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The difference between a good team (Jazz) and a great team (Lakers)? Kobe Bryant, whorocked Utah in Utah, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe scores 38 as Lakers pound Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-scores-38-as-lakers-pound-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant followed his worst shooting game in years by scoring 38 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-94 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night and a 3-1 series advantage.Bryant, who was 16-for-24, scored Los Angeles' first 11 points and on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur back in Game 4 for Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-back-in-game-4-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah center Mehmet Okur returned to the lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing almost two weeks with a strained right hamstring.Okur missed the first three games of the first-round playoff series against the Lakers, but star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Odom creates problems for Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/once-again-odom-creates-problems-for-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamar Odom won't ever be the Lakers' best player -- not while Kobe Bryant makes his living at Staples Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant, Lakers vow better offense ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-lakers-vow-better-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant sat behind the table on the raised platform in the post-game press conference room late Thursday night in the bowels of EnergySolutions Arena.Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers had just lost by a single bucket to theUtahJazz, and an awkward silence f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2801.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz traveled the path from a 13-point third-quarter deficit and the prospect of a 3-0 deficit no team has overcome in NBA history to a stirring victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and the possibility of evening this first-round series in Saturday's G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2802.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz went from giving up 116 points on 57.8 percent shooting to the Lakers in the first two games of the series to 86 points on 36.8 percent shooting Tuesday. The 39 points the Lakers scored in the first half of Game 3 was two fewer than they had in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2803.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Kyle Korve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bynum struggling with fouls ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bynum-struggling-with-fouls-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bynum has rarely performed like he did Thursday night in Game 3 of the Jazz-Lakers series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur could return for Game 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-could-return-for-game-4-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As frank as he was about how he fared in a shooting drill before practice with Andrei Kirilenko -- quot;Andrei killed me. I'm telling youquot; -- Mehmet Okur was encouraged he would be able to return from his strained right hamstring tonight against the L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hesitant to take credit for Kobe's inaccuracy ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hesitant-to-take-credit-for-kobe-s-inaccuracy-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter how the question was phrased to him before theUtahJazz practiced Friday morning, coach Jerry Sloan was not about to hand out any credit for Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant's 5-for-24 shooting performance on Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Lakers open door for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-lakers-open-door-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers tried awfully hard to make this a longer-lasting series, and they finally succeeded with a lot of help from the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Williams struggles yet delivers game-winner ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-williams-struggles-yet-delivers-game-winner-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't vintage Deron Williams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Rod's final call? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hot-rod-s-final-call-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he sat in the Jazz's family room filling out his chart for Thursday's game, quot;Hotquot; Rod Hundley paused to note that he'd been doing so the same way since he started alongside Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn in 1967.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2792.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz went from giving up 116 points on 57.8 percent shooting to the Lakers in the first two games of the series to 86 points on 36.8 percent shooting Tuesday. The 39 points the Lakers scored in the first half of Game 3 was two fewer than they had in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2793.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Kyle Korve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2794.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz traveled the path from a 13-point third-quarter deficit and the prospect of a 3-0 deficit no team has overcome in NBA history to a stirring victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and the possibility of evening this first-round series in Saturday's G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' late jumper gets Jazz even with Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-late-jumper-gets-jazz-even-with-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they've avoided a sweep against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Utah Jazz can focus on making it a true series once again.The Jazz beat the Lakers 88-86 on Thursday night, getting within 2-1 in the series and having a chance to tie it when Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST OF THE FEST]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/best-of-the-fest.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tattoo You Jazz Fest rookie: Theresa Honeywell of Jacksonville, Fla., says that she stands out in a crowd because of her hot pink hair, not her tattoos. In fact, she doesn't have any. Which is surprising considering the 32-year-old artist's specialty is c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 88, Lakers 86]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-88-lakers-86.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After struggling with his shot all night, Deron Williams found his touch just in time.Williams' fadeaway jumper with 2.2 seconds left lifted Utah to an 88-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, getting the Jazz back in the first-round playo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take Game 3 as Kobe shoots bricks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-game-3-as-kobe-shoots-bricks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 2.2 seconds left to give Utah an 88-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, getting the Jazz back into the first-round playoff series.Carlos Boozer tied a franchise playoff record with 22 rebounds an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A split crowd may await Jazz at home ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-split-crowd-may-await-jazz-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz ranked sixth in the NBA in attendance this season, averaging 19,903 fans a night, while announcing sellout crowds for 40 of their 41 games at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz regain their old ferocity at home? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-regain-their-old-ferocity-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first dent in the Jazz's invincibility at EnergySolutions Arena came courtesy of Larry Hughes, who collected the long rebound from Derrick Rose's missed jumper and sank a buzzer-beating 22-footer to give Chicago a 101-100 win on Nov. 24.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2783.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Only 14 teams in NBA history have overcome a 2-0 deficit to win a playoff series, but the Jazz were one of those teams. They came back against Houston in the 2007 first round and went on to reach the Western Conference finals. --The 41 points the Jazz g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2784.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Kyle Korver, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Andrei Kirilenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2785.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz found themselves in the same position a year ago against the Lakers in the conference semifinals, returning to Utah for Game 3 trailing 2-0. They evened the series before eventually falling to the Lakers in six games. Although they went 33-8 at h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Boozer tells Okur to take his time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-boozer-tells-okur-to-take-his-time-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? Carlos Boozer knows all too well what Mehmet Okur is going through with a strained right hamstring in these playoffs, having missed 49 games to open the 2005-06 season with the same injury to his left hamstring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan: Expectations too high? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-expectations-too-high-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? He's never been one to burden his team with unfair expectations. Yet at the start of this NBA 2008-09 season, Utah coach Jerry Sloan sensed he might have something special on his hands. So he pushed his own rule to the limit, then added a ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur's absence keenly felt, again ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-s-absence-keenly-felt-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? The most valuable player for the Jazz in the first round of the NBA playoffs is somebody who has yet to play one minute, and might not play at all. Nevertheless, Mehmet Okur has demonstrated his value to the Jazz by his absence ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better, but still 0-2 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/better-but-still-0-2-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? With a chance at their fingertips to turn a series, and heads around the NBA, the butterfinger bunch was done in Tuesday night by too many turnovers. The Jazz committed 20 miscues in all as the Western Conference's No. 1-seeded Los Angeles L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Just out of reach RIPE FOR THE TAKING: Offense falls flat with game on the line]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-playoffs-just-out-of-reach-ripe-for-the-taking-offense-falls-flat-with-game-on-the-line.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[40-SOMETHINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz good, but Lakers just better ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-good-but-lakers-just-better-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2774.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Only 14 teams in NBA history have overcome a 2-0 deficit to win a playoff series, but the Jazz were one of those teams. They came back against Houston in the 2007 first round and went on to reach the Western Conference finals. --The 41 points the Jazz g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2775.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Kyle Korver, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Andrei Kirilenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2776.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz found themselves in the same position a year ago against the Lakers in the conference semifinals, returning to Utah for Game 3 trailing 2-0. They evened the series before eventually falling to the Lakers in six games. Although they went 33-8 at h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Lakers' storyline has become awfully familiar]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/this-lakers-storyline-has-become-awfully-familiar.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unreal offensive prowess. Unable to knock Utah out. The Lakers can look truly great. But they may lack something, Todd Behrendt says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 119, Jazz 109]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-119-jazz-109.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz played better and it still didn't matter.Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 22 and Lamar Odom had 19 off the bench in the Lakers' 119-109 victory over the Jazz on Tuesday night, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hang on to beat Jazz in Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hang-on-to-beat-jazz-in-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah kept coming, relentlessly closing within six points time and again. The Lakers never let their lead get away.Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 22 and Lamar Odom had 19 off the bench in a 119-109 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Okur out for Game 2 against Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-okur-out-for-game-2-against-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? The Jazz will again be without Mehmet Okur when they face the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Okur misses Game 2 against Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-okur-misses-game-2-against-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.Coach Jerry Sloan said before Tuesday night's game that Okur was still sidelined by a mild right hamstring strain. He didn't play in Utah's 113-100 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA playoffs: 6 players to watch]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-nba-playoffs-6-players-to-watch.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just because Oklahoma City didn't make the playoffs doesn't mean this postseason shouldn't be enjoyed by Thunder fans. All you have to do is put on your Thunder Blue-colored glasses and picture which players could land in OKC this summer as the franchise ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2765.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--However long the odds were for the Jazz in their first-round series against the Lakers, they seem even longer now. Only three No. 8 seeds ever have pulled first-round upsets (in 50 series) and only one has ever done so after dropping Game 1. Denver did ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Kyle Korver, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Andrei Kirilenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2767.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watching the Jazz fall behind by 22 at halftime of Sunday's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, it was hard not to conclude that the same tired Hollywood sequel had been reworked for this first-round series. The Jazz have made a habit out of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson wants Lakers to avoid letup against Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jackson-wants-lakers-to-avoid-letup-against-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Jackson wants a better sustained effort from the Lakers against the Utah Jazz. Not a repeat of the second half when Utah camped out at the free-throw line, scored inside and mucked up the flow.Sure, the Lakers won Sunday's series opener by 13 points,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Jazz need thunderous heavenly voice ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-jazz-need-thunderous-heavenly-voice-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? Having watched the Jazz over the past few weeks -- and on Sunday in Game 1 against the Lakers -- devolve into their current state as a life-sized Fred Flintstone punching bag, I can't help but wonder what their former boss would be thinking ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Western Conference ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-playoffs-western-conference-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz end up road kill ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-end-up-road-kill-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? When the task at hand looks as imposing as swimming across the Pacific Ocean, as the Jazz's challenge in this first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers at times can resemble, why bother tiptoeing into the water?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality TV not so fun for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/reality-tv-not-so-fun-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? On a recent episode of "Britain's Got Talent," a frumpy, middle-aged Scottish woman named Susan Boyle stepped on stage to face a skeptical panel of judges. You could just see it. Oh, boy, here it comes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer finds his groove in Jazz loss ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-finds-his-groove-in-jazz-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? Now that Carlos Boozer's shooting rhythm is on the mend, there's that one other annoying question: What about everyone else's? The return of Boozer's scoring proficiency was evident in the Jazz's 113-100 playoff loss to the Lakers, Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2756.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--However long the odds were for the Jazz in their first-round series against the Lakers, they seem even longer now. Only three No. 8 seeds ever have pulled first-round upsets (in 50 series) and only one has ever done so after dropping Game 1. Denver did ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2757.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Kyle Korver, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward C.J. Miles, Forward Andrei Kirilenk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2758.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watching the Jazz fall behind by 22 at halftime of Sunday's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, it was hard not to conclude that the same tired Hollywood sequel had been reworked for this first-round series. The Jazz have made a habit out of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 113, Jazz 100 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-113-jazz-100-2759.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pardon Phil Jackson's lack of enthusiasm for how the Los Angeles Lakers played in the second half. They piled up 62 points on Utah in the first half, then got outscored over the final 24 minutes."It wasn't a coach's delight, that's for sure," he said.But ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer's bounce-back game keys Jazz's second half ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-s-bounce-back-game-keys-jazz-s-second-half-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? Jazz forward Carlos Boozer insisted he learned from some combination of his own offensive struggles and the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive approach against him in a playoff series last May, and he generally looked much better in Sunday's Game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur misses Game 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-misses-game-1-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? As the Jazz opened the playoffs Sunday against the Lakers, Mehmet Okur was reduced to a spectator, missing Game 1 with the strained right hamstring he suffered in last Monday's victory over the L.A. Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz update: Okur out, Korver starting for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-update-okur-out-korver-starting-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? The signs hadn't been encouraging all week and the expected became official Sunday: Mehmet Okur will miss the Jazz's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with the strained right hamstring he suffered Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz update: Okur's chances of playing 'low' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-update-okur-s-chances-of-playing-low-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the doors opened to the Jazz's pregame shootaround Saturday, Mehmet Okur could be found taking light jumpers by himself at a far basket, occasionally hiking up the right leg of his shorts to reveal the heavy wrap he is wearing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Jazz get what they wanted, a year too late ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-jazz-get-what-they-wanted-a-year-too-late-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2747.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz will be facing long odds in their first-round series. Since the NBA playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1984, No. 8 seeds have gone 3-47 in the first round, with only Golden State in 2007, New York in 1999 and Denver in 1994 pulling upsets. The Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2748.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Matt Harpring, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2749.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After facing the Los Angeles Lakers in last year's Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz likely never expected they would get a rematch in the first round of the playoffs this year. Yet the Jazz will open the playoffs in that unwelcome position -- tryin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers, Jazz open first round series Sunday]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-jazz-open-first-round-series-sunday.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Jackson padded around in flip flops and Sasha Vujacic attempted free throws off his foot at the end of practice. If the Los Angeles Lakers are worried about opening the playoffs against the Utah Jazz, it sure didn't show."We're just ready to go," Kob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz notes: Okur's availability in question ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-okur-s-availability-in-question-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 48 hours to go until they open the playoffs Sunday against the L.A. Lakers, the Jazz still weren't sure Friday whether center Mehmet Okur would be able to play after straining his right hamstring Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top dogs vs. underdogs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/top-dogs-vs-underdogs-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depending on who you're listening to ? national pundits, Lakers fans, Jerry Sloan ? theUtahJazz rank somewhere on the underdog scale between David, Rudy and Daniel LaRusso. Beating Jack Nicholson's team might not be considered the biggest upset in sports ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz plan to counter Laker height ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-plan-to-counter-laker-height-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan has a simple strategy hisUtahJazz team can employ to counter the lengthy Los Angeles Lakers' considerable size advantage. And, no, his solution doesn't involve having his bigs wear thicker soles. Executing the offense, rather, will go to great]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur sits out practice, may not play on Sunday ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-sits-out-practice-may-not-play-on-sunday-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock winding down to Sunday's Game 1 of the Jazz's opening-round NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the status of starting center Mehmet Okur remains as fuzzy as numbers before the first snooze-bar tap. Okur, nursing a right-hams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Okur's status uncertain, Jazz recall Koufos ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/with-okur-s-status-uncertain-jazz-recall-koufos-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz today recalled rookie big man Kosta Koufos from the NBA Developmental League's Utah Flash.The move was made partly because starting center Mehmet Okur has a strained right hamstring, and his status for Sunday's Game 1 of the Jazz's opening round ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams in West get the point ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/teams-in-west-get-the-point-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick examination of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs reveals a point-guard lover's paradise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Will prospers during painful season ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/d-will-prospers-during-painful-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a painful season for Deron Williams, not only because of the Jazz's disappointing eighth-place finish in the Western Conference but also because of a freakish injury that occurred in late October.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer distractions for Boozer this year ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fewer-distractions-for-boozer-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On-court defensive strategy by the Los Angeles Lakers aside, one of the chief reasons behind Carlos Boozer's struggles in the Jazz's second-round playoff series last year wasn't made public until only recently. It was revealed in March, when the power for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV guys can't be cheerleaders ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/tv-guys-can-t-be-cheerleaders-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some Jazz fans are unhappy with local sportscasters in general. Their perception is that the TV guys are just too darn negative about the local NBA team as the playoffs approach. Clearly, these are people who are judging with their hearts and not their mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan talking underdog ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-talking-underdog-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan sounded a decidedly different tone Thursday in talking about his team as decided underdogs heading to Los Angeles with nothing to lose in a first-round series against the top-seeded Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Boozer's last chance to make impression is against L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-boozer-s-last-chance-to-make-impression-is-against-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only because of the way the Jazz forward struggled against the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs last spring, the curious case of Carlos Boozer would be intriguing enough these days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Reasons the Jazz can beat the Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-reasons-the-jazz-can-beat-the-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Man, everybody's being so negative around here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special section overlines ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/special-section-overlines-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Highs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing in the way of Kobe-LeBron Finals]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nothing-in-the-way-of-kobe-lebron-finals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You don't need a crystal ball to see Kobe vs. LeBron in the NBA Finals. Kevin Hench says it's simply a matter of destiny now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz limp into first-round matchup against Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-limp-into-first-round-matchup-against-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz know why nobody is giving them a chance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.They haven't given any reason to suspect an upset is possible against the top team in the Western Conference."It's our fault," point gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series with Lakers was unavoidable ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/series-with-lakers-was-unavoidable-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz got just the matchup they wanted, against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Only it's going to be in the first round of the 2008-09 NBA playoffs, not the Western Conference finals. Blame a late-season collapse in which Utah dropped seven an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz woes aren't all that bad in reality ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-woes-aren-t-all-that-bad-in-reality-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are a lot worse things than playing the Lakers, a franchise that this playoff-bound Jazz team would have to face anyway if they went deep into postseason play. Worse things? Being married to Mike Tyson, paying for tickets to see Britney Spears, or s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road kill: Jazz's situation leads to 8th place, series with L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/road-kill-jazz-s-situation-leads-to-8th-place-series-with-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If everyone were as bad on the road as theUtahJazz, the world would be a different place ... The Beatles flub Ed Sullivan and Shea Stadium ? and are never heard from again. The Mormon pioneers pull their hamstrings near a truck stop just outside of Winter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel vision for now Playoff implications? Mavs will worry about beating Houston first ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/tunnel-vision-for-now-playoff-implications-mavs-will-worry-about-beating-houston-first-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks have plenty at stake tonight in the regular-season finale.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 8 seeds have ugly history ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-8-seeds-have-ugly-history-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last, and only other, time the Jazz were an eight seed was in 2002. They lost that best-of-five first-round series, in four games, to Sacramento. No wonder, too. Since the NBA changed its playoff format to a 16-team system in 1984, there have been 50 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: No amount of prodding can transform Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-no-amount-of-prodding-can-transform-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["The Jazz have no heart."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz realistic about chances against Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-realistic-about-chances-against-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a 67-year-old coach who never has seen an obstacle that hard work couldn't overcome, Jerry Sloan sounded almost fatalistic about the Jazz's prospects in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams might have to be one-man act ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-might-have-to-be-one-man-act-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Deron Williams himself admitted, the Jazz's playoff hopes against the Lakers largely will rest on whether he can take over games as he tried to do in the second half of Tuesday's loss before finishing with 23 points and 15 assists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2721.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After facing the Los Angeles Lakers in last year's Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz likely never expected they would get a rematch in the first round of the playoffs this year. Yet the Jazz will open the playoffs in that unwelcome position -- tryin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2722.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz will be facing long odds in their first-round series. Since the NBA playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1984, No. 8 seeds have gone 3-47 in the first round, with only Golden State in 2007, New York in 1999 and Denver in 1994 pulling upsets. The Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2723.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Matt Harpring, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries lead to 20th different starting lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/injuries-lead-to-20th-different-starting-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? Neither center Mehmet Okur nor small forward C.J. Miles played when the Jazz faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a late-starting, TNT-televised game Tuesday night. Miles didn't play for a second straight game, and for the fifth time in the Jazz']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collins and Harpring to start ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/collins-and-harpring-to-start-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will be without Mehmet Okur and C.J. Miles when they play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, fighting to stay out of the Western Conference's No. 8 playoff seed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz fade away as Lakers send message to 1st-round playoff foe ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-fade-away-as-lakers-send-message-to-1st-round-playoff-foe-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES ? Dates still are to be announced, and will be sometime late tonight. But the Jazz do have a dance partner for the first-round of the 2008-09 NBA playoffs, and it's arguably as depressing as taking sis to the prom. They will open this weekend,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 125, Jazz 112]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-125-jazz-112.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 82-game grind is over for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now comes the time of the season this storied franchise exists for.Andrew Bynum scored 22 points in his best effort since returning from injury and the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 125-112 Tuesday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/james-hits-37-cavs-clinch-league-best-record-and-home-court-edge-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edgeBy Paul Levine, dpa????= ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home with their heads held high. ?? LeBron Jamesscored 37 points, and the Cavalie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers earn 65th victory in 125-112 win over Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-earn-65th-victory-in-125-112-win-over-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz got a preview of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and didn't like what they saw.Andrew Bynum scored 22 points in his best game since returning from a knee injury and the Lakers won 125-112 Tuesday night to clos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2713.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After facing the Los Angeles Lakers in last year's Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz likely never expected they would get a rematch in the first round of the playoffs this year. Yet the Jazz will open the playoffs in that unwelcome position -- tryin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2714.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz will be facing long odds in their first-round series. Since the NBA playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1984, No. 8 seeds have gone 3-47 in the first round, with only Golden State in 2007, New York in 1999 and Denver in 1994 pulling upsets. The Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2715.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Matt Harpring, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Jarron Collins. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers earn 65th win, gear up for playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-earn-65th-win-gear-up-for-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 82-game grind is over for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now comes the time of the season this storied franchise exists for.Andrew Bynum scored 22 points in his best effort since returning from injury and the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 125-112 Tuesday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers, Jazz in serious trouble entering playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sixers-jazz-in-serious-trouble-entering-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All three NBA games Tuesday pitted likely first-round playoff opponents. What we learned depends on the game, John Galinsky says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Sloan deserves share of blame for Jazz's swoon ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-sloan-deserves-share-of-blame-for-jazz-s-swoon-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan blew a gasket the other night, absolutely went berserk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second-seeded Flash open playoffs against Jam ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/second-seeded-flash-open-playoffs-against-jam-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orem ? After closing the regular season with a rush, the Utah Flash open the NBA Development League playoffs Wednesday against Bakersfield.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz bounce back against Clippers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bounce-back-against-clippers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jarron Collins took a look at the locker room board Monday, with Matt Harpring's name written among the starters for the first time this season, and jokingly announced: "He's back." Then he advised Harpring to jump into the whirlpool to ready his 32-year-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2703.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring had played only 38 minutes in the Jazz's previous five games but got his first opportunity to start this season with C.J. Miles unable to go with a dislocated finger. Harpring set the tone for the Jazz despite playing only 15 minutes. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2704.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Matt Harpring, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2705.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after beating the Clippers on Monday, the Jazz will head to Los Angeles for their final game of the regular season knowing that a loss will lock them into the Western Conference's No. 8 playoff seed and a first-round series against the same Lakers. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Lakers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-lakers-preview-2706.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not yet guaranteed that the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Utah Jazz in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.But if the Lakers' make their intended statement Tuesday night, it will be.Both teams will finish their regular seasons at St]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz roll past Clips to snap 3-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-roll-past-clips-to-snap-3-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz knew the end of their three-game losing streak may have come too late.The Jazz ended the skid with a 106-85 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, keeping alive their slim hopes of climbing out of the No. 8 seed in the Wester]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Kidd, Mavs can still dish it out Veteran's play makes Dallas better, which is why he should return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/with-kidd-mavs-can-still-dish-it-out-veteran-s-play-makes-dallas-better-which-is-why-he-should-return-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can't be honest and say that Mavericks fever has taken over the city of Dallas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye on nba postseason The Rockets know they'll tip it off in the first round, but targeting a likely foe is like trying to catch]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/eye-on-nba-postseason-the-rockets-know-they-ll-tip-it-off-in-the-first-round-but-targeting-a-likely-foe-is-like-trying-to-catch-a-smoke-ring-puzzling-playoffs-rockets-possibilities-abound-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: No lineup changes against Clippers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-no-lineup-changes-against-clippers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan suggested as much after Saturday's loss to Golden State and confirmed at this morning's pregame shootaround that he will not make any lineup changes for Monday's game against the L.A. Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan voices frustration ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-voices-frustration-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz spent almost as much time on the court for their pregame shootaround Monday as coach Jerry Sloan did answering questions from reporters, during a sometimes testy, sometimes defensive 20-minute exchange.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2694.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harpring summed it up best Saturday, describing the Jazz as hitting "rock bottom" after losing 118-108 to a Golden State Warriors team that had only seven healthy players, none named Stephen Jackson, Jamal Crawford, Monta Ellis or Corey Maggette. "Yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2695.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As much as the Jazz have struggled, coach Jerry Sloan did not sound as if he were considering radical lineup changes after Saturday's loss. Sloan said doing so this late in the season is often a "panic move" by coaches. He did opt to start Matt Harpring]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2696.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popovich praises Hall-bound Sloan ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/popovich-praises-hall-bound-sloan-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he was shocked Monday to learn that Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan had been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unknowns lead Warriors to victory ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/unknowns-lead-warriors-to-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Jazz bench cleared Saturday night, Jarron Collins shook his head from side to side in disbelief. Collins didn't play, so he might have felt a little like some of those stunned Jazz fans. It was bad enough that the Jazz lost 118-108, likely cementin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles returns from injury ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-returns-from-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he talked about the dislocated index finger on his left hand at Friday's pregame shootaround in San Antonio, C.J. Miles sounded as if he wouldn't make his return until the start of the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting bottom ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hitting-bottom-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There have been 1,295 other losses in their existence, but at the tail end of this 35th anniversary season, the Jazz turned in a contender Saturday night for the most unforgivable in franchise history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock bottom: Only way is up after losing to weak Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rock-bottom-only-way-is-up-after-losing-to-weak-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team already in disarray, things only got worse Saturday. The Jazz fell 118-108 to an injury-riddled Golden State team which had just seven healthy players available, marking Utah's third straight loss and sixth in seven outings. After they enjoyed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game at a glance ? Warriors 118, Jazz 108 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-warriors-118-jazz-108-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors 118, Jazz 108 Game 79: Saturday at the ESA Golden State shoots 54.8 percent from field despite having just seven players available C.J. Watson scores a career-high 38 points and Rob Kurz a career-high 21 for the Warriors Struggling Jazz bench sho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/cavaliers-beat-sixers-to-clinch-top-seed-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the EastBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the new beast of the East, but they want to be the best of the best heading into the playof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2687.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As much as the Jazz have struggled, coach Jerry Sloan did not sound as if he were considering radical lineup changes after Saturday's loss. Sloan said doing so this late in the season is often a "panic move" by coaches. He did opt to start Matt Harpring]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2688.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2689.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harpring summed it up best Saturday, describing the Jazz as hitting "rock bottom" after losing 118-108 to a Golden State Warriors team that had only seven healthy players, none named Stephen Jackson, Jamal Crawford, Monta Ellis or Corey Maggette. "Yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 118, Jazz 108]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-118-jazz-108.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Long after being knocked out of the playoff race, a hodgepodge lineup of Golden State Warriors may have just dictated where Utah will be opening the postseason.The Warriors - all seven of them - beat the Jazz 118-108 on Saturday night, keeping Utah mired ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Jazz Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-jazz-preview-2691.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Utah Jazz want to climb out of eighth place in the Western Conference standings, they know they have to win their final two home games - both against lowly opponents.The Jazz look for a seventh straight home win against the Golden State Warriors on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 105, Jazz 99 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-105-jazz-99-2692.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan disputes those who say he's been playing on just one good leg lately."It's an exaggeration," Duncan said. "I feel like I've been playing on a half a leg."In an important win over Utah, Duncan scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. It's a m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview-2693.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For teams fighting for playoff position in the tightly packed Western Conference race, every loss is a significant one.Though the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs have both learned that lesson the hard way lately, the Spurs have to like their chances of ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fall to 8th in West with loss to Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fall-to-8th-in-west-with-loss-to-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio ? You have to admit that for a Jazz team that hasn't won in San Antonio since the days of Davy Crockett, the prospect of entering the playoffs as a No. 8 seed facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round might not sound so bad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 105, Jazz 99]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-105-jazz-99.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan's nagging knee is getting better, and Utah's playoff fate is getting worse.Duncan said the pain in his troubled right leg was "basically gone" after a 105-99 victory over the Jazz on Friday night, giving the Spurs a welcome bit of good news in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Jazz Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-jazz-preview-2679.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Utah Jazz want to climb out of eighth place in the Western Conference standings, they know they have to win their final two home games - both against lowly opponents.The Jazz look for a seventh straight home win against the Golden State Warriors on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 105, Jazz 99 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-105-jazz-99-2680.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan disputes those who say he's been playing on just one good leg lately."It's an exaggeration," Duncan said. "I feel like I've been playing on a half a leg."In an important win over Utah, Duncan scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. It's a m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs drop Jazz into eighth place]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-drop-jazz-into-eighth-place.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan disputes those who say he's been playing on just one good leg lately."It's an exaggeration," Duncan said. "I feel like I've been playing on a half a leg."In an important win over Utah, Duncan scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. It's a m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alamo older than Jazz losing streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/alamo-older-than-jazz-losing-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO ? The Jazz have lost 22 straight games in San Antonio, where the only thing that dates older than their last victory here may very well be the Alamo itself. That includes 19 regular-season games, and another three from the 2007 NBA Western Con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/roundup-trail-blazers-burn-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/correction-eca047-roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten upplayoff race in West By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Corrects years of Portland defeats in first para?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past six seasons the Portland Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2668.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Brevin Knight came to the Jazz last summer from the L.A. Clippers in a trade saying he was ready to play for a contender after so many seasons in Memphis and Charlotte. He got his wish with the Jazz clinching a playoff berth Sunday in New Orleans. Knigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2669.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2670.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given what was at stake Wednesday, the Jazz suffered a loss to the Mavericks that Deron Williams could only describe as "unacceptable" and now find themselves even with Dallas at the bottom of the Western Conference playoff standings. If they aren't caref]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas rolls: When if matters most, Jazz are toast ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/dallas-rolls-when-if-matters-most-jazz-are-toast-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? Deep down inside, the Jazz have to recognize that as much of a nightmare as Wednesday's game was against the Dallas Mavericks, a first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers would have the potential to be even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Playoffs excite Knight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-playoffs-excite-knight-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? Before he came to the Jazz this season, Brevin Knight had made only two trips to the playoffs in his 11-year NBA career, first as a rookie with Cleveland in 1998 and then with Milwaukee in 2004.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Hail or no, Jazz try to end streak in San Antonio ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-hail-or-no-jazz-try-to-end-streak-in-san-antonio-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio ? As much as the Jazz have struggled during their decade-long streak of futility in this city - now 22 games and counting - coach Jerry Sloan recognizes there's never a good time for a trip to play the Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz pull a road no show ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pull-a-road-no-show-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS ? The Jazz's victory at New Orleans on Sunday was not the start of a trend reversal, and most definitely did not foretell good things to come for a franchise that really could use some. Rather, evidently, it was an anomaly. An aberration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game at a glance ? Mavs 130, Jazz 101 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-mavs-130-jazz-101-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mavs 130, Jazz 101 Game 78: Wednesday at American Airlines Center Nineteen Jazz turnovers lead to 27 Dallas points Dirk Nowitzki scores a game-high 31 points and shoots 12-for-18 for the Mavericks Mavs guard Jason Terry adds another 21 points off the benc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview-2676.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For teams fighting for playoff position in the tightly packed Western Conference race, every loss is a significant one.Though the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs have both learned that lesson the hard way lately, the Spurs have to like their chances of ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2659.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Brevin Knight came to the Jazz last summer from the L.A. Clippers in a trade saying he was ready to play for a contender after so many seasons in Memphis and Charlotte. He got his wish with the Jazz clinching a playoff berth Sunday in New Orleans. Knigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2660.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2661.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given what was at stake Wednesday, the Jazz suffered a loss to the Mavericks that Deron Williams could only describe as "unacceptable" and now find themselves even with Dallas at the bottom of the Western Conference playoff standings. If they aren't caref]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 130, Jazz 101]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-130-jazz-101.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Howard looked more like he had been in a prize fight than a basketball game with the bloody nose and swollen left eye.That irony shouldn't be lost on the Dallas Mavericks.Howard overcame being popped hard in the face in the first quarter to score 13 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks down Jazz to clinch final playoff spot]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-down-jazz-to-clinch-final-playoff-spot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their spot in the playoffs secured, now the Dallas Mavericks can work on trying to avoid a first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, a dozen in a row at one point, and Josh Howard overcame a bloody nose and swo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz eye Ginobili-less Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-eye-ginobili-less-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? It has been 22 games and counting since they last won in San Antonio, but the Jazz couldn't help but look at the Spurs a little differently Tuesday with the news that Manu Ginobili will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A victory at Dallas could help the Jazz avoid Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-victory-at-dallas-could-help-the-jazz-avoid-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS ? With so little separating the pack, they're not alone. But a loss tonight by Utah or Dallas could help doom either to the eighth and final playoff position in the NBA's Western Conference ? and a guaranteed first-round postseason meeting with Kob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game day ? Jazz at Mavericks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day-jazz-at-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER Today, 7:30 p.m. TV: KJZZ, ESPN Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: Jazz lead 2-1 GAME NOTES: The Jazz have been idle since breaking a three-game losing streak with Sunday's big, easy win at New Orleans ... Dallas has won three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big D' looms large ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-big-d-looms-large-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? As much as he is enjoying spending four days in his hometown this week, Deron Williams had to stop for a second when questioned Tuesday about the Jazz's dismal history against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2651.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will play their biggest game of the season Wednesday at Dallas as they try to hold off the Mavericks and stay out of the Western Conference's No. 8 playoff spot and a first-round series against the top-seeded Lakers. Not only do they hold a one-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2652.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Despite never having won an NBA championship or a Coach of the Year award, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year as a finalist. Sloan will be inducted along with John Stockton, his point guard for so many ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2653.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz try to reverse history in Dallas ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-try-to-reverse-history-in-dallas-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas ? As much as he is enjoying spending four days in his hometown this week, Deron Williams had to stop for a second when questioned Tuesday about the Jazz's dismal history against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Will the real Jazz please stand up? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-will-the-real-jazz-please-stand-up-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in the day, there was a game show called "To Tell the Truth." I was once invited to appear on an updated version of the show -- it's run for parts of six decades -- but that's a story for another time. Point is, the Jazz should have been on it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to the Hall: Stockton and Sloan named to Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/call-to-the-hall-stockton-and-sloan-named-to-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finishing a dazzling career as the NBA's all-time assists leader certainly played a huge role in why John Stockton was voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. How fitting. In classic Stockton style, the legendary Jazz point guard dished ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mavericks-preview-2657.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The playoff field in the Western Conference is all but figured out. The final seedings, however, are far from decided.The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the last available playoff spot in the West on Wednesday night when they host the Utah Jazz in a matc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Cavs regain form, spank Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/james-cavs-regain-form-spank-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James, Cavs regain form, spank SpursBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Embarrassed by rare back-to-back losses, LeBron Jamesand the Cleveland Cavaliers had enough. ?? James scored 38 points, Mo Williams and Delonte We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2642.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2643.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will play their biggest game of the season Wednesday at Dallas as they try to hold off the Mavericks and stay out of the Western Conference's No. 8 playoff spot and a first-round series against the top-seeded Lakers. Not only do they hold a one-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2644.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Despite never having won an NBA championship or a Coach of the Year award, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year as a finalist. Sloan will be inducted along with John Stockton, his point guard for so many ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockton, Sloan headed to the Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stockton-sloan-headed-to-the-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhere, Larry Miller must be smiling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's official! Stockton, Sloan in the Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/it-s-official-stockton-sloan-in-the-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT ? It's official.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff bound: Jazz clinch spot in NBA postseason with convincing win over Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/playoff-bound-jazz-clinch-spot-in-nba-postseason-with-convincing-win-over-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS ? The talk beforehand was all about getting in. Getting out of New Orleans with a victory, that is, and getting back in to the NBA playoffs. The Jazz did just that Sunday night, beating the Hornets 108-94 at sold-out New Orleans Arena to ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Both 'deserve' Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/both-deserve-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ask about anyone affiliated with theUtahJazz, and, not surprisingly, they'll tell you today's announcement that Jerry Sloan and John Stockton will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year is a "deserved" declaration for the duo. And]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer off the bench? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-off-the-bench-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans ? After arriving in town Saturday, Carlos Boozer headed to Tulane for an hour-and-a-half workout with assistant coaches Scott Layden and Tyrone Corbin. He then bounced back Sunday with 10 points and 10 rebounds against the Hornets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz clinch playoff berth with victory over Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans ? As he walked through the locker room Sunday evening, Deron Williams reminded his teammates that they could clinch a playoff spot with a victory over the New Orleans Hornets, clapping his hands to get them going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2634.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Despite never having won an NBA championship or a Coach of the Year award, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year as a finalist. Sloan will be inducted along with John Stockton, his point guard for so many ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2635.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will play their biggest game of the season Wednesday at Dallas as they try to hold off the Mavericks and stay out of the Western Conference's No. 8 playoff spot and a first-round series against the top-seeded Lakers. Not only do they hold a one-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Hornets 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-108-hornets-94.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz traveled to the franchise's birthplace to get its most impressive road victory of the season and do something the club never did in its five seasons in New Orleans: clinch a playoff berth.Ronnie Brewer scored 23 points, and Utah earned a spo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach scores spot in the Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-scores-spot-in-the-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even before the news Saturday, Jerry Sloan already had enjoyed a season of milestones, celebrating his 1,000th victory as Jazz coach in November and the 20th anniversary of taking over for Frank Layden in December.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz try to regroup on road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-try-to-regroup-on-road-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Orleans ? As much as they've struggled on the road this season, the challenge for the Jazz after losing Friday at home to the lottery-bound Minnesota Timberwolves simply was trying to find hope for this week's three-game trip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[And the winner should be ? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/and-the-winner-should-be-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last week in this space the NBA's Most Valuable Player race was analyzed. The conclusion was that Cleveland's LeBron James deserves to edge out Miami's Dwyane Wade and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for the association's top individual honor. Today, with just 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz brass call Hall of Fame invite a 'terrific honor' for Sloan, Stockton ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-brass-call-hall-of-fame-invite-a-terrific-honor-for-sloan-stockton-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS ? News that coach Jerry Sloan will join point guard John Stockton as an inductee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame when this year's class of enshrines are officially announced Monday was met with pride by Jazz general manager Kevin O'Con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz clinch playoff spot, Hornets still waiting]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-clinch-playoff-spot-hornets-still-waiting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer scored 23 points, helping the Utah Jazz clinch a playoff spot and complete a convincing season sweep of the New Orleans Hornets with a 108-94 victory on Sunday night.Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists for Utah, which led by 30 in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2624.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz made what amounted to a 36-hour layover in Utah, between road trips to Portland and Denver and New Orleans, Dallas and San Antonio. Yet being home was not enough for them this time. The NBA's best home team the last two seasons, the Jazz suffered]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2625.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--John Stockton reportedly has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Stockton, who played 19 seasons with the Jazz, is the NBA's all-time leader in assists and steals. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan also i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2626.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash rout Thunderbirds ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/flash-rout-thunderbirds-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM ?UtahJazz assignee Morris Almond scored a game-high 27 points and the Utah Flash rattled off 71 second-half points en route to a 125-105 NBA Development League victory over the visiting Albuquerque Thunderbirds Friday night at the McKay Events Center]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson much more comfortable as No. 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/johnson-much-more-comfortable-as-no-2-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Johnson played the part of bench boss during theUtahJazz's loss Friday night in his second stint as the understudy head coach this season. Even before getting stunned by Minnesota, the 20-year Jazz assistant and former NBA coach of the year said he d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz lay a giant-sized egg ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-lay-a-giant-sized-egg-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The suddenly plungingUtahJazz added a new twist to their recent double-digit-lead-blowing trend at home. Don't look for them to join the Mayan diving team any time too soon, though. The new twist included losing their big lead and the game. In other words]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams cries 'foul' on game's final shot ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-cries-foul-on-game-s-final-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams was in a surly mood following the Jazz's jaw-dropping and almost inexplicable 103-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Blowing a chance to make a game-winning shot in a must-win contest will do that to a person.Williams h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan joins Stockton in Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-joins-stockton-in-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A season of professional milestones and personal heartache continues for Jerry Sloan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan to join Stockton in NBA's Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-to-join-stockton-in-nba-s-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been a milestone season in every respect for Jerry Sloan, who celebrated his 1,000th victory as Jazz coach in November followed by his 20th anniversary of taking over for Frank Layden in December.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockton named to Basketball Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stockton-named-to-basketball-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Stockton, the NBA career leader in assists and steals who spent his entire 19-year career with theUtahJazz, will be named as a new member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-wolves make Jazz huff, puff ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/t-wolves-make-jazz-huff-puff-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only 36 hours back in Utah between road trips, maybe it shouldn't have been a surprise that the Jazz weren't able to make themselves at home Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2617.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2618.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz made what amounted to a 36-hour layover in Utah, between road trips to Portland and Denver and New Orleans, Dallas and San Antonio. Yet being home was not enough for them this time. The NBA's best home team the last two seasons, the Jazz suffered]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2619.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--John Stockton reportedly has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Stockton, who played 19 seasons with the Jazz, is the NBA's all-time leader in assists and steals. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan also i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves hand Jazz first home loss since January]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/wolves-hand-jazz-first-home-loss-since-january.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota ended a nine-game road losing streak and dealt a crushing setback to Utah's diminishing homes for home-court advantage in the playoffs.Although the Timberwolves are lottery-bound once again this summer, they showed how they can still rattle the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2621.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Jazz's first playoff game in four years, Andrei Kirilenko wept.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2622.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[June 28, 2006 ? In what has turned out to be an extremely productive draft, the Jazz select Arkansas guard-forward Ronnie Brewer with the 14th pick and Louisiana Tech's Paul Millsap in the second round (47th overall).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2623.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through last season, the Jazz were a .500 team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2606.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's beginning to look as if the Jazz are in line for a playoff rematch against the Lakers -- earlier than they ever could have expected or wanted. After losing 114-104 to the Nuggets on Thursday night, the Jazz sit just one game ahead of the eighth-place]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2607.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Jerry Sloan will miss only the 16th game in his 21 seasons as Jazz coach Friday. He will fly home to McLeansboro, Ill., to attend a viewing and funeral for his brother, Buck, who died Tuesday at age 80.  --The Jazz were still waiting to learn Thur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2608.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 114, Jazz 104]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-114-jazz-104.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets' reserves helped them reach another milestone.The Nuggets reached 50 wins faster than any time in their NBA history Thursday night, when J.R. Smith sank eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Chris Andersen blocked a career-best eigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Jazz Preview 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/timberwolves-jazz-preview-2610.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Utah Jazz continue to struggle on the road, they've been unbeatable lately in Salt Lake City.Returning home from a winless two-game trip, Utah looks to keep pace in the crowded Western Conference playoff race Friday night against the slumping Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets rally in 2nd half to get 50th win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-rally-in-2nd-half-to-get-50th-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets reached 50 wins faster than any time in their NBA history Thursday night, when J.R. Smith sank eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points in a 114-104 victory against the Utah Jazz.Smith had 21 points in 15 minutes in the first half, helping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Grande Valley tops Flash in Orem ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rio-grande-valley-tops-flash-in-orem-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM ? Jawad Williams dropped in a game-high 35 points, and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers notched 68 second-half points en route to a 115-110 victory over the Utah Flash Wednesday night. Williams, who entered the night averaging 25.5 points per game, dropp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz face a 'monumental' task ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-face-a-monumental-task-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER ? If the stars had been differently aligned Tuesday night, the Jazz might have been playing tonight for the lead in the NBA's Northwest Division. Instead, after Utah lost at Portland and Denver beat New York, the Jazz ? two-time defending champs in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Blazers blowout ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/another-blazers-blowout-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Portland cruises past the Utah Jazz to move into fifth place in the Western Conference playoff standings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2598.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz might as well have waved a white flag on their hopes of winning a third consecutive Northwest Division crown after their 125-104 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Even if they have struggled on the road and in the second game of back-to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2599.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will miss Friday's game against Minnesota to head home to McLeansboro, Ill., and attend the funeral of his 80-year-old brother. Buck Sloan died Tuesday and was close with his younger brother. Jerry Sloan will coach Thursday in Den]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2600.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo offers up advice]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rondo-offers-up-advice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON - Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was willing to offer a few words of advice to Russell Westbrook, and the Thunder's rookie point guard would be wise to listen up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz blasted by Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-blasted-by-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? The Jazz started Tuesday tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for second place in the NBA's Northwest Division and for fifth in the Western Conference. They were just a game-and-a-half behind the division-leader Denver Nuggets, whom they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan mourns brother's death ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-mourns-brother-s-death-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will miss Friday's game against Minnesota to fly home to McLeansboro, Ill., following the death Tuesday of his 80-year-old brother, Charles Ralph "Buck" Sloan .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[An embarrassing loss ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/an-embarrassing-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? If only they could have flipped the calendar ahead by a day, the Jazz would have been able to excuse away everything that happened Tuesday night at the Rose Garden as an unfortunate April Fool's joke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nuggets Preview 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nuggets-preview-2605.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the highly competitive Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets became the fourth team to clinch a playoff spot. They don't really have time to celebrate, though, as the second and seventh seeds are separated by just 2 1/2 games.The Northwest Division-le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2589.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will miss Friday's game against Minnesota to head home to McLeansboro, Ill., and attend the funeral of his 80-year-old brother. Buck Sloan died Tuesday and was close with his younger brother. Jerry Sloan will coach Thursday in Den]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2590.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2591.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz might as well have waved a white flag on their hopes of winning a third consecutive Northwest Division crown after their 125-104 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Even if they have struggled on the road and in the second game of back-to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hammer Jazz to stay on dominant roll]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-hammer-jazz-to-stay-on-dominant-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another dominant win for the Trail Blazers, who are overwhelming opponents in their quest for home-court advantage in the playoffs.Portland routed Utah 125-104 on Tuesday, winning its third consecutive game by at least 20 points. The Blazers (47-27) blitz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No rest for Jazz with Blazers on tap tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-rest-for-jazz-with-blazers-on-tap-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fresh off their 112-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena, theUtahJazz hopped on a charter jet and flew to Portland in preparation for tonight's big Northwest Division game against the Trail Blazers. If this year's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock on ... ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rock-on-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[England forever With the Jazz facing Chicago in London next October, this seems as good a time as any to recall two Brits who played in Utah. Using the term "played" liberally. The first was 7-foot-5 Alan Bannister, who sat on the injured list all of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meltdown averted again ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/meltdown-averted-again-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's almost a shame they spend so much effort and energy building them, because lately the Jazz keep giving away their twenty-something-point leads ? only to rebound and win anyway. It happened last Saturday, when Utah was up by 21 on Phoenix ? but still ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shift to green power will require a revolution ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/shift-to-green-power-will-require-a-revolution-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There I was, burning carbon like a woman possessed ? the furnace humming, a load of laundry running in the washer and dryer and theUtahJazz-Phoenix Suns game on the flat-screen television. Then, the buzz kill."Why haven't you turned the lights off?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power forward combo pays off for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/power-forward-combo-pays-off-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Know that guy in your neighborhood who seems to have all the toys ? the speed boat, recreation vehicles for every season and surface, a swimming pool, the RV trailer, the cabin on the lake ? but has to make a difficult decision each weekend because he can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2581.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they have any hope of winning a third consecutive Northwest Division title, the Jazz will have to beat both Portland and Denver on the road this week. 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All]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2572.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their search for a berth in the Western Conference playoffs, the Jazz have won 16 of their last 20 games, including Saturday night's 104-99 overtime victory over Phoenix. The win moved Utah into sixth place in the West -- at least temporarily -- headin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2573.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz forward Carlos Boozer has filed for divorce in Miami-Dade County circuit court from his wife of 6 1/2 years, CeCe. The Boozers' marriage was described as "irretrievably broken" in court documents obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune. Howard M. Rudolph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2574.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Brevin Knight, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Smallforward Andrei Kirilenko, Power]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz struggled with a fast-paced opponent last week, losing one game and barely avoiding their first home defeat in two months.They'll try to correct their mistakes against another up-tempo foe, as they put their 15-game home winning streak on th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A conversation with Brevin Knight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-conversation-with-brevin-knight-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knight's younger brother, Brandin, is in his first year as an assistant coach at Pittsburgh. Brandin Knight helped lead Pitt to consecutive Sweet 16 appearances as a player and returned to coach at the school, working his way up from a video coordinator a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players have real-life issues, inside fantasy world ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/players-have-real-life-issues-inside-fantasy-world-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In much the same way as some kindergartners believe their teacher lives at the school, we tend to view pro Basketball players strictly as trained performers who should show up at 7 o'clock every night and play their best, regardless of anything happening ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer says personal life not affecting game ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-says-personal-life-not-affecting-game-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While others might be focused on his personal life, Jazz forward Carlos Boozer says his focus remains on Basketball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: No Jazz colossal collapse ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-no-jazz-colossal-collapse-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were about to add a new member into the club of monumental collapses. But even after they watched a 21-point lead crumble Saturday night like a house of cards, the Jazz were able to make the most of a new hand. They rallied from seven down themselves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash coming together at a great time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/flash-coming-together-at-a-great-time-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM ? With eight games plus 25.2 seconds remaining on the regular-season schedule, first place in the NBADL's West Division seems like a nice place to be. But that doesn't mean Utah Flash coach Brad Jones is exactly comfortable. "I'm not comfortable at a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2563.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their search for a berth in the Western Conference playoffs, the Jazz have won 16 of their last 20 games, including Saturday night's 104-99 overtime victory over Phoenix. The win moved Utah into sixth place in the West -- at least temporarily -- headin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2564.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz forward Carlos Boozer has filed for divorce in Miami-Dade County circuit court from his wife of 6 1/2 years, CeCe. The Boozers' marriage was described as "irretrievably broken" in court documents obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune. Howard M. Rudolph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2565.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Like the standings cellar-dwellars, Kobe Bryant and his crew are going to miss out on all the playoff positioning fun out West in the next couple of weeks. Though it's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koufos gives Flash a lift ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/koufos-gives-flash-a-lift-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM ?UtahJazz assignees Morris Almond and Kosta Koufos combined for 46 points to help lift the Utah Flash to a 109-82 NBA Development League victory Friday night at the McKay Events Center. Almond scored 25 points, while Koufos contributed 21 points and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's Boozer files for divorce ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-boozer-files-for-divorce-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Carlos Boozer filed for divorce Thursday in Miami-Dade County circuit court from his wife of 6 1/2 years, CeCe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2555.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no escaping the fact that the Jazz will have to figure out a way to win on the road and win in the second game of back-to-back sets if they hope to avoid a seeding that could spell a first-round exit in the playoffs. They put everything they had i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2556.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring has seen his role dramatically reduced over the past month, putting the 11-year veteran in a tough spot. Harpring did not get off the bench in the Jazz's recent games against Miami, Oklahoma City, Houston and Phoenix. He did not come bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2557.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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But he did,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz focus on final road games ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-focus-on-final-road-games-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 14-21 on the road following Wednesday night's loss at Phoenix, and with just six away games left in the regular season, the Jazz are now guaranteed to have their eighth straight season with a losing record when not playing in Utah. Not since they went ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koufos sent to D-League ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/koufos-sent-to-d-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Kosta Koufos last having played Feb. 17, the Jazz opted Thursday to send the 20-year-old rookie center to the NBA Development League's Utah Flash, who will play five games the next eight days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's Boozer files for divorce in Miami]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-boozer-files-for-divorce-in-miami.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer has filed for divorce in Miami from his wife of more than six years.Court documents filed Thursday call the marriage between Boozer and his wife, Cindy, "irretrievably broken." Boozer says the couple's home in Miami is for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2545.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no escaping the fact that the Jazz will have to figure out a way to win on the road and win in the second game of back-to-back sets if they hope to avoid a seeding that could spell a first-round exit in the playoffs. They put everything they had i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2546.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring has seen his role dramatically reduced over the past month, putting the 11-year veteran in a tough spot. 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PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Koufos assigned to the D-League's Flash ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-koufos-assigned-to-the-d-league-s-flash-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz rookie Kosta Koufos has been assigned to the NBA Developmental League, the team announced Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz assign Koufos to the D-League's Flash ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-assign-koufos-to-the-d-league-s-flash-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriot games delight Deng]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/patriot-games-delight-deng.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Bulls legend BJ Armstrong has backed Luol Deng to spark a British surge in the NBA after the Great Britain forward's homecoming was confirmed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz, Bulls headed for London ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bulls-headed-for-london-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As one of the NBA's most frequent international ambassadors, theUtahJazz will dust off their passports again this fall.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2552.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate theUtahJazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. The top 35 were ranked by a panel including former Jazz beat writers Lex Hemphill, Steve Luhm and Kurt Kragthorpe and fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-throw shooting, tough call doom Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/free-throw-shooting-tough-call-doom-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX ? There was the lousy count in the second game of back-to-back sets, 3-13 before getting started this time. There was the dubious overall road record, 14-20 coming into the evening. And there was the most-stunning mark of them all, 0-8 away from h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2536.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no escaping the fact that the Jazz will have to figure out a way to win on the road and win in the second game of back-to-back sets if they hope to avoid a seeding that could spell a first-round exit in the playoffs. They put everything they had i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2537.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Matt Harpring has seen his role dramatically reduced over the past month, putting the 11-year veteran in a tough spot. Harpring did not get off the bench in the Jazz's recent games against Miami, Oklahoma City, Houston and Phoenix. He did not come bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2538.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Jazz 114]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/suns-118-jazz-114.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill certainly isn't done yet.The 36-year-old Hill, often written off because of a series of serious injuries over his 14-year NBA career, scored 26 points, including a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 31.5 seconds remaining, to lift the Phoenix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill paces Suns to sixth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hill-paces-suns-to-sixth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill scored 26 points, including a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 31.5 seconds remaining, to lift the Phoenix Suns to their season-high sixth straight victory, 118-114 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.The win kept the Suns three games behi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99 | Rockets 86 View from top fleeting Familiar fate in Salt Lake forces Rockets to give division lead back to Spurs ROCKET]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-|-rockets-86-view-from-top-fleeting-familiar-fate-in-salt-lake-forces-rockets-to-give-division-lead-back-to-spurs-rockets-poor-shooting-night-proves-costly-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning is Jazz's only choice at home ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/winning-is-jazz-s-only-choice-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Jazz played out the last couple of minutes as reasonably comfortable winners late Tuesday night, the fans were on their feet and cheering in genuine playoff-style voice as the celebration was in full swing at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rock it at home ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rock-it-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's still three weeks left in the regular season, but if the playoffs started today, the Jazz would find themselves with yet a first-round series against the Houston Rockets. That prospect looked far more palatable after Tuesday night's game at Energy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah has handled national attention ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-has-handled-national-attention-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They went into Tuesday night's late-starting TNT-televised game against Houston 5-0 on major national cable TV networks so far this season, including 3-0 on TNT and 2-0 on ESPN. When they play Phoenix tonight in another late-starting game, the Jazz again ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2527.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only one game in the previous six days, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan took advantage of four practice days to stress defense to his team. The Jazz came into Tuesday's game giving up 99.6 points on average, the most by a Sloan-coached team in 16 seasons. Asi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2528.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz will head to London in the preseason as part of the NBA's annual Europe Live tour. They will play Chicago on Oct. 6 at the O2 Arena, though the Jazz very well could feel like a road team with Bulls forward Luol Deng a British citizen who plays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2529.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Rockets 86]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-rockets-86.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz did their part to keep the Western Conference playoff picture muddled.The Jazz beat the Rockets 99-86 on Tuesday night, ending Houston's four game winning streak and the Rockets' brief stay atop the Southwest Division.Utah also pulled within]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Suns Preview 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-suns-preview-2531.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns lost six straight games earlier this month, they didn't appear to have any chance of making the playoffs.It turns out the Suns aren't quite ready to go away.Phoenix seeks its sixth win in a row Wednesday night when it hosts the Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Rockets 86 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-rockets-86-2532.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way the Utah Jazz were playing defense, they didn't need much of a lead to pull away and end Houston's four-game winning streak.The Jazz had a season-high 12 blocks, made six steals and forced 12 turnovers while winning their third straight, 99-86 ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz get closer to Northwest Division lead]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-get-closer-to-northwest-division-lead.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and the Utah Jazz ended Houston's four-game winning streak, beating the Rockets 99-86 on Tuesday night.The Jazz pulled within one-half game of Denver for the Northwest Division lead and knocked t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe to see Jazz in preseason ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/europe-to-see-jazz-in-preseason-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has yet to make any official announcement, but tickets to a Jazz preseason game Oct. 6 in London against the Chicago Bulls are listed on Ticketmaster's site in England ( www.ticketmaster.co.uk ).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant still hasn't regained shooting touch ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/durant-still-hasn-t-regained-shooting-touch-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since returning from a seven-game absence caused by a sprained right ankle, Kevin Durant has struggled to find his offensive rhythm, shooting just 43.1 percent in his first four games back from injury. Durant was shooting 53.8 percent in February.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2520.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having met in the first round of the last two playoffs, the Jazz will be playing the Houston Rockets for the 24th time in three seasons when they meet Tuesday night at EnergySolutions Arena. The familiarity only suggests that they could meet again in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2521.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Through his connection with former Duke teammate Reggie Love, F Carlos Boozer had the chance to meet now-President Barack Obama at a campaign stop in Miami last summer. That almost made it more painful as Boozer watched Obama pick Pittsburgh to beat Duk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2522.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Brevin Knight. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: New look on the front line ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-new-look-on-the-front-line-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Mehmet Okur left Friday's game in the second quarter after getting hit in the eye, the Jazz took advantage in the second half to get their longest look at playing Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap together since Boozer's return from knee surgery. Booze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur's eye sharp as his humor ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-s-eye-sharp-as-his-humor-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two days after his right eye was nearly swollen shut, Mehmet Okur stood by the free-throw line and launched the Basketball toward the hoop at the Jazz's training facility Sunday morning. The result? Nothing but ? backboard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz Preview 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-jazz-preview-2525.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A season-ending injury to Tracy McGrady and the trade of their point guard appeared to signal the Rockets could have trouble just making the playoffs. Instead, Houston has flourished and now finds itself atop the Southwest Division and second in the Weste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you can only catch one game every night ...]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/if-you-can-only-catch-one-game-every-night-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The tourney's going and baseball's about to start, but Randy Hill has one NBA game each night you must squeeze into your schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2514.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having met in the first round of the last two playoffs, the Jazz will be playing the Houston Rockets for the 24th time in three seasons when they meet Tuesday night at EnergySolutions Arena. The familiarity only suggests that they could meet again in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2515.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Through his connection with former Duke teammate Reggie Love, F Carlos Boozer had the chance to meet now-President Barack Obama at a campaign stop in Miami last summer. That almost made it more painful as Boozer watched Obama pick Pittsburgh to beat Duk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2516.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Brevin Knight. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting to know this guy ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/getting-to-know-this-guy-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sitting his corner office, dressed in a leather jacket and business-casual clothes, Greg Miller looks and behaves like a man who is comfortable in the role for which he has trained for 30 years and recently inherited. He is the leader of a Utah business g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz mulling Fes' future ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mulling-fes-future-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though he continues to toil with the Jazz's NBA Development League affiliate Utah Flash, big man Kyrylo Fesenko isn't out of mind with the Jazz brass. Asked if the verdict still remains out on Fesenko ? the Jazz must decide shortly before the upcoming Jun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' big 2nd half carries Jazz past Thunder 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-big-2nd-half-carries-jazz-past-thunder-2519.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams felt like Russell Westbrook was trying to challenge him. Once high-scoring teammate Mehmet Okur went out with an injury, Williams had even more incentive to go after the rookie.Williams scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and adde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2508.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having met in the first round of the last two playoffs, the Jazz will be playing the Houston Rockets for the 24th time in three seasons when they meet Tuesday night at EnergySolutions Arena. The familiarity only suggests that they could meet again in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2509.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Through his connection with former Duke teammate Reggie Love, F Carlos Boozer had the chance to meet now-President Barack Obama at a campaign stop in Miami last summer. That almost made it more painful as Boozer watched Obama pick Pittsburgh to beat Duk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2510.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Brevin Knight. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This time, Jazz hold on to lead, win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/this-time-jazz-hold-on-to-lead-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY ? Up by eight points, just more than three minutes to go, seemingly cruising to victory. Sound familiar? It sure does to theUtahJazz, who one week ago were in that very same spot. But the end result last Saturday at Miami was a blown lead in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks for Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bucks-for-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is with great concern that I write. My concern is for the financial welfare ofUtahJazz player Carlos Boozer and his family. Boozer recently said: "The economy sucks.... Just to be quite frank about it, it sucks for everybody. My family, your family, yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' big 2nd half carries Jazz past Thunder 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-big-2nd-half-carries-jazz-past-thunder-2513.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams felt like Russell Westbrook was trying to challenge him. Once high-scoring teammate Mehmet Okur went out with an injury, Williams had even more incentive to go after the rookie.Williams scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and adde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2500.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, Guard Brevin Knight. --G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2501.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having met in the first round of the last two playoffs, the Jazz will be playing the Houston Rockets for the 24th time in three seasons when they meet Tuesday night at EnergySolutions Arena. The familiarity only suggests that they could meet again in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2502.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Through his connection with former Duke teammate Reggie Love, F Carlos Boozer had the chance to meet now-President Barack Obama at a campaign stop in Miami last summer. That almost made it more painful as Boozer watched Obama pick Pittsburgh to beat Duk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur out after getting poked in eye]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-out-after-getting-poked-in-eye.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz center Mehmet Okur left in the first half of Utah's game at Oklahoma City after being poked in his right eye and did not return.Okur got popped in the face when the Thunder's Chucky Atkins made a swipe at the ball as he ran by on defense. Okur crumpl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' big 2nd half carries Jazz past Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-big-2nd-half-carries-jazz-past-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams felt like Russell Westbrook was trying to challenge him. Once high-scoring teammate Mehmet Okur went out with an injury, Williams had even more incentive to go after the rookie.Williams scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and adde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision on Brewer looms ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/decision-on-brewer-looms-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City ? As much attention as their plans to re-sign Paul Millsap already have received, the Jazz also will have decisions to make about Ronnie Brewer , with a window beginning July 1 to sign the third-year guard to a contract extension.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz remember loss to Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-remember-loss-to-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY ? Every NBA team finishes with games they wish they could erase ? losses, in other words, that will go down as really bad ones. Reasons for the particular pain behind the defeat vary greatly, from buzzer beaters to flat-out beatings, and vir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separating the pretenders from the contenders]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/separating-the-pretenders-from-the-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the playoff picture taking shape, Randy Hill lets us know which teams have a title shot and which are sitting ducks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2494.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan benched G Ronnie Brewer to start the game after Brewer overslept and missed the Jazz's pre-game shoot-around. Brewer had started all 142 games for which he'd been available the last two seasons before the punishment. He checked in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2495.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2496.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the Jazz lost to Miami in triple overtime Saturday, no loss this season stung more than the 114-93 blowout it suffered Jan. 14 in Oklahoma City. The Thunder came in with the NBA's worst record at 6-33 and had not beaten a winning team all season. I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond sinks 3-pointer at buzzer to lead Flash over Reno ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almond-sinks-3-pointer-at-buzzer-to-lead-flash-over-reno-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM ?UtahJazz assignee Morris Almond drained a game-winning, 25-foot three-point jumper with 1.4 seconds left to lift the Utah Flash to a 118-115 NBA Development League victory over the Reno Bighorns Wednesday night at the McKay Events Center. Almond, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Thunder Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-thunder-preview-2498.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Normally a win over the Eastern Conference's worst team wouldn't be a major accomplishment. But the way Utah was slipping in the Western Conference playoff race, a victory was critical for the Jazz to get back on track.Utah looks for a second straight win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[At home, Hawks practically unbeatable]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/at-home-hawks-practically-unbeatable.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta earned its seventh straight win Thursday and Charley Rosen said the Hawks' swagger at home makes them a dangerous team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2485.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan benched G Ronnie Brewer to start the game after Brewer overslept and missed the Jazz's pre-game shoot-around. Brewer had started all 142 games for which he'd been available the last two seasons before the punishment. He checked in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2486.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the Jazz lost to Miami in triple overtime Saturday, no loss this season stung more than the 114-93 blowout it suffered Jan. 14 in Oklahoma City. The Thunder came in with the NBA's worst record at 6-33 and had not beaten a winning team all season. I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take advantage of practice time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-advantage-of-practice-time-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The games normally come fast and furious this time of year in the NBA, but not right now for the Jazz. They practiced Wednesday and likely will do so again three more times in the coming week, with coach Jerry Sloan placing a renewed emphasis on defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz break losing streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-break-losing-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As far as luck goes on St. Patrick's Day, the Jazz couldn't have been more fortunate that the schedule brought the undermanned Washington Wizards to town Tuesday night, just in time to snap their three-game losing streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller Group takes lead on conserving ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-group-takes-lead-on-conserving-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Call it a "green" energy dream team. Flanked by the top executives of the two largest energy utilities in Utah, the heads of theUtahJazz and the Larry H. Miller Group announced the launch of an initiative to get more Utah businesses and consumers to conse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz get wake-up message ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-get-wake-up-message-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer overslept in the morning. But the Washington Wizards never woke up in the evening, and the Jazz ? albeit only after a super-quick timeout ? did. That allowed Utah to roll over the snoozing Wizards on Tuesday night, as the Jazz ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazzt at 35 &raquo]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazzt-at-35-raquo.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate theUtahJazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. The top 35 were ranked by a panel including former Jazz beat writers Lex Hemphill, Steve Luhm and Kurt Kragthorpe and fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Songaila can't halt the Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/songaila-can-t-halt-the-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Antawn Jamison was quiet by his standards. Caron Butler was in street clothes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2476.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the Jazz lost to Miami in triple overtime Saturday, no loss this season stung more than the 114-93 blowout it suffered Jan. 14 in Oklahoma City. The Thunder came in with the NBA's worst record at 6-33 and had not beaten a winning team all season. I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2477.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan benched G Ronnie Brewer to start the game after Brewer overslept and missed the Jazz's pre-game shoot-around. Brewer had started all 142 games for which he'd been available the last two seasons before the punishment. He checked in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2478.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Wizards 88]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-103-wizards-88.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams admitted that the Utah Jazz put an underwhelming end to a three-game losing streak.The Jazz played well enough to beat the Washington Wizards 103-88 on Tuesday night, but knew they got away with mistakes that would have cost them against be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz share wealth to end three-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-share-wealth-to-end-three-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored eight of his 12 points in the third quarter and Carlos Boozer finished with 13 points and 15 rebounds as the Utah Jazz ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 103-88 Tuesday night.Ronnie Brewer scored 13 de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz back at home amid long road ride ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-back-at-home-amid-long-road-ride-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tonight offers a mid-March respite, a rare home game amid what the Jazz can only hope is not their road to ruin. It comes against the Washington Wizards, a 16-win NBA Eastern Conference club that when compared to their recent menu of port stops ought to b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash get Stampeded by free throw woes ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/flash-get-stampeded-by-free-throw-woes-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM ? For some reason, the Utah Flash have the hardest time beating the Idaho Stampede, and Monday was no exception as the Flash lost 99-92 at home in the McKay Events Center. "Everybody talks about this time of year, these are playoff-type games," Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butler's injury not severe]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/butler-s-injury-not-severe.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WashingtonWizards guard/forward Caron Butler said an MRI done Monday on his left hamstring showed some inflammation, and the official word from the team was that its second-leading scorer is day-to-day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2484.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate theUtahJazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. The top 35 were ranked by a panel including former Jazz beat writers Lex Hemphill, Steve Luhm and Kurt Kragthorpe and fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2469.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz made it official with Sunday's loss to Orlando: They came East for three five-game trips this season and went home with a losing record on all three, leaving them a disappointing 5-10 against Eastern Conference teams on the road this season. Afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2470.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--There are no records kept, but Jazz coach Jerry Sloan might have been part of the quickest ejection in NBA history Sunday. Sloan was ejected only 2:12 into the Jazz's loss to the Magic, after getting hit with back-to-back technicals by Monty McCutchen. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2471.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond would rather play with Flash than sit for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almond-would-rather-play-with-flash-than-sit-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz can't take Heat, fall in 3OT ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-can-t-take-heat-fall-in-3ot-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami ? They must have spent too much time out in the sun at the Coconut Grove the last two days. It was the only explanation, after all, that even seemed plausible for the collapse the Jazz suffered at the end of regulation and in the first overtime Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 105, Jazz 87]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-105-jazz-87.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard doesn't get mentioned very often in the talk about the NBA's MVP award. He might if the Utah Jazz had a vote.Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to their third straight victory, 105-87 victory over the weary Jazz ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic thump Jazz, close on Celtics]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-thump-jazz-close-on-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to their third straight victory, 105-87 victory over the weary Utah Jazz on Sunday night.The Magic (49-17) closed within a half-game of the Boston Celtics (50-17), who lost earlier in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer keeping quiet on his summer plans ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-keeping-quiet-on-his-summer-plans-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI ? If the fact he's missed so many games to injury this season has altered his previously disclosed decision to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Jazz in the coming summer, he isn't saying. If the fact the economy is in the tank has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Boozer says he's about 85 percent ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/struggling-boozer-says-he-s-about-85-percent-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami ? The Jazz weren't scheduled to fly out of Atlanta until Thursday afternoon, but Carlos Boozer didn't want to waste a moment with the chance to get home and see his family in the middle of this five-game trip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is D-Wade MVP candidate? Jazz opinions vary ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/is-d-wade-mvp-candidate-jazz-opinions-vary-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI ? It's become quite the hot topic. The question: Does Miami star Dwyane Wade, whose Heat play host today to the Jazz, deserve to join Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland's LeBron James smack dab in the middle of this season's NBA MVP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz face decision about Fesenko ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-face-decision-about-fesenko-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor declared Kyrylo Fesenko a "work in progress" after acquiring the 20-year-old Ukrainian center as a second-round draft pick in 2007.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 140, Jazz 129, 3OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/heat-140-jazz-129-3ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's day was record setting. And he was only one part of an unforgettable afternoon for the Miami Heat.Wade finished with 50 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in another dazzling show, Jermaine O'Neal added 28 points and the Heat pulled off tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Magic Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-magic-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a playoff berth locked up, Orlando did not play an inspired game against the Eastern Conference's worst team.The Magic will likely need a better effort Sunday night when they host a hungry Utah Jazz club.While Orlando seeks its third win in a row ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat beat Jazz in 3 OTs behind Wade's 50]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/heat-beat-jazz-in-3-ots-behind-wade-s-50.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade had a day for the ages. So did the rest of the Miami Heat.Wade finished with 50 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Jermaine O'Neal added 28 points and eight rebounds, and the Heat pulled off two huge last-ditch rallies before beating the Ut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2467.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2468.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their 3-11 record in the second game of back-to-back sets coming into Wednesday, perhaps it was inevitable that the Jazz's NBA-best 12-game winning streak would come to an end against the Hawks. The Jazz looked very much like a team that ran out of g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Streak over, Jazz focus on finishing trip ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-streak-over-jazz-focus-on-finishing-trip-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami ? Just because the Jazz's 12-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday against Atlanta doesn't mean the their five-game road trip has. Now the challenge for the Jazz is to avoid giving back what they gained before arriving home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Heat Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-heat-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having their longest winning streak in 12 years come to an end, the Utah Jazz face a daunting task in trying to get back on track.Utah looks for its first victory in Miami in six years Saturday afternoon as it faces a Heat team getting MVP-caliber p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game run ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-miss-a-beat-as-hawks-snap-their-12-game-run-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game runBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - The Atlanta Hawks - the NBA's latest streak busters - struck again. ?? ???Joe Johnson scored 31 points with nine assists, Josh Smit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Boozer back after sprain ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-boozer-back-after-sprain-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? Carlos Boozer missed three months and 44 games after injuring his left knee in November, but was back in the lineup Tuesday after sitting out only one game thanks to the right ankle he sprained last week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep win streak alive 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-win-streak-alive-2455.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? Had they gone back in time a month or so, the Jazz probably would have lost Tuesday's game the way Indiana's Troy Murphy was burying three-pointers in the first half and Deron Williams was struggling with his shot all night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Murphy has hot hand in 1st half ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-murphy-has-hot-hand-in-1st-half-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? The Jazz went over the scouting report on Troy Murphy before Tuesday's game, talking in particular about Murphy's ploy of walking up court to lull defenders into a false sense of security before hitting a trailing three-pointer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2457.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their 3-11 record in the second game of back-to-back sets coming into Wednesday, perhaps it was inevitable that the Jazz's NBA-best 12-game winning streak would come to an end against the Hawks. The Jazz looked very much like a team that ran out of g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2458.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer was set to leave for Miami immediately after Wednesday's game, rather than stay overnight with his teammates in Atlanta. Boozer makes his off-season home in Miami and is close with several Heat players. Saturday's game, however, will be ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2459.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2446.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their 3-11 record in the second game of back-to-back sets coming into Wednesday, perhaps it was inevitable that the Jazz's NBA-best 12-game winning streak would come to an end against the Hawks. The Jazz looked very much like a team that ran out of g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2447.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer was set to leave for Miami immediately after Wednesday's game, rather than stay overnight with his teammates in Atlanta. Boozer makes his off-season home in Miami and is close with several Heat players. Saturday's game, however, will be ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2448.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Win streak ends in Atlanta ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-win-streak-ends-in-atlanta-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta ? As the final seconds ticked away Wednesday night, the public address announcer at Philips Arena couldn't help himself, yelling, "We are the streak busters. We end winning streaks. Hawks fans, make some noise!"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks halt Jazz win streak at 12 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hawks-halt-jazz-win-streak-at-12-2450.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams knew the Jazz wouldn't go unbeaten through the end of the regular season.Even so, Utah's star point guard wished his team had given itself a better chance against the Hawks to extend its winning streak to 13 games."We got a little complacen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2437.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their 3-11 record in the second game of back-to-back sets coming into Wednesday, perhaps it was inevitable that the Jazz's NBA-best 12-game winning streak would come to an end against the Hawks. The Jazz looked very much like a team that ran out of g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2438.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer was set to leave for Miami immediately after Wednesday's game, rather than stay overnight with his teammates in Atlanta. Boozer makes his off-season home in Miami and is close with several Heat players. Saturday's game, however, will be ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2439.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap, G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks halt Jazz win streak at 12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hawks-halt-jazz-win-streak-at-12.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams knew the Jazz wouldn't go unbeaten through the end of the regular season.Even so, Utah's star point guard wished his team had given itself a better chance against the Hawks to extend its winning streak to 13 games."We got a little complacen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy has hot hand in 1st half ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/murphy-has-hot-hand-in-1st-half-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? The Jazz went over the scouting report on Troy Murphy before Tuesday's game, talking in particular about Murphy's ploy of walking up court to lull defenders into a false sense of security before hitting a trailing three-pointer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dandy Dozen: Jazz stretch victory streak to 12 games ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/dandy-dozen-jazz-stretch-victory-streak-to-12-games-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS ? Another opponent with a losing record, another perilous first few quarters. But another victory, too. The Jazz beat Indiana 112-100 Tuesday night at Conseco Fieldhouse by breaking open a tie game with a 16-4 run in the fourth, then waved go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep win streak alive  2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-win-streak-alive--2443.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? Had they gone back in time a month or so, the Jazz probably would have lost Tuesday's game the way Indiana's Troy Murphy was burying three-pointers in the first half and Deron Williams was struggling with his shot all night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer back after sprain ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-back-after-sprain-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? Carlos Boozer missed three months and 44 games after injuring his left knee in November, but was back in the lineup Tuesday after sitting out only one game thanks to the right ankle he sprained last week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate theUtahJazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. The top 35 were ranked by a panel including former Jazz beat writers Lex Hemphill, Steve Luhm and Kurt Kragthorpe and fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2428.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have outscored teams 106.9-96.0 on average during their 12-game winning streak, including six double-digit victories. Their most one-sided victory during the streak was a 117-99 win over Memphis while their smallest margin of victory came 113-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2429.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2430.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz's 12-game winning streak now stands alone as the fourth-longest in franchise history, trailing only two 15-game streaks in the 1996-97 season and a 14-game streakfrom Jan. 7 to Feb. 1, 1995. No longer do the Jazz have to worry about just making t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With back-to-back quality wins at home, the Atlanta Hawks appear to have snapped out of their post-All-Star break slump.Their resurgence will likely be put to the test by a Utah Jazz team that has not only compiled its longest winning streak in 12 years, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 112, Pacers 100]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-112-pacers-100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz prefer not to think about their longest winning streak since 1999.Mehmet Okur's 24 points helped the Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 112-100 on Tuesday night for their 12th straight victory, moving them one game closer to the franchise record o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Collins may sit vs. Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-collins-may-sit-vs-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS ? When starting power forward Carlos Boozer missed Sunday's game at Toronto with a sprained right ankle, the Jazz hardly missed a beat, rolling over the Raptors and on to their 11th consecutive victory. For that, point guard Deron Williams cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz gameday ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-gameday-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is the second outing in a five-game trip for Utah. ... Indiana has won 3-of-4, including Friday's one-point road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizzling Jazz on the rise in West ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sizzling-jazz-on-the-rise-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS ? Shortly before they did, point guard Deron Williams suggested it was imperative that the Jazz take off on a winning streak. A really, really long one. And now that they have ? claiming 11 in a row, which matches the third-longest string of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers can't slow streaking Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pacers-can-t-slow-streaking-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur scored 24 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 112-100 on Tuesday night for their 12th straight victory.Paul Millsap finished with 22 points and nine rebounds, Ronnie Brewer scored 18 points and Deron Williams had 12 assists for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2419.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As impressive as they had been in winning 10 straight games, the Jazz acknowledged that they still had much to prove on the road, where they had gone 11-17 this season. In that respect, Sunday's victory over Toronto was a first step as much as anything. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2420.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant coach Tyrone Corbin was still celebrating Sunday morning after his son, Tyrell, helped lead West High in Salt Lake City to its first state title since 1975. Tyrell Corbin scored nine of his 14 points in the fourth quarter as West upset Pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2421.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Pacers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pacers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good health has been a key factor for the Utah Jazz during their longest winning streak in nearly a decade. Carlos Boozer's latest injury, however, didn't keep the club from extending the run in its last game.Boozer expects to return from a minor ankle in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2423.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate theUtahJazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. Continuing daily, columnist Kurt Kragthorpe ranks them all, from bottom to top.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much longer will Jazz streak go? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/how-much-longer-will-jazz-streak-go-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indianapolis ? It started with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers before the All-Star break, picked up steam with a triumph over the defending champion Boston Celtics on Feb. 19 and has built to a crescendo over the past week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors lose fifth straight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/raptors-lose-fifth-straight-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoRaptors and the Utah Jazz are two teams going in decidedly different directions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic hold off Allen and undermanned Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-hold-off-allen-and-undermanned-celtics-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Magic hold off Allen and undermanned CelticsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Sharpshooting Ray Allen tried to carry the Boston Celtics over the finish line, but the load proved to be too heavy. ?? Dwight Howard scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Raptors for 11th straight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-raptors-for-11th-straight-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto ? Even if they were allowed to bring their 10-game winning streak across the border into Canada, the Jazz still felt as if they had to start over in a sense with Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors in proving they could win on the road.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2411.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As impressive as they had been in winning 10 straight games, the Jazz acknowledged that they still had much to prove on the road, where they had gone 11-17 this season. In that respect, Sunday's victory over Toronto was a first step as much as anything. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2412.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant coach Tyrone Corbin was still celebrating Sunday morning after his son, Tyrell, helped lead West High in Salt Lake City to its first state title since 1975. Tyrell Corbin scored nine of his 14 points in the fourth quarter as West upset Pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2413.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce carries Celtics past Cavs in Eastern Conference showdown ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pierce-carries-celtics-past-cavs-in-eastern-conference-showdown-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Pierce carries Celtics past Cavs in Eastern Conference showdownBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Paul Pierce stepped up, and the Boston Celtics tightened up the Eastern Conference race. ?? Pierce scored 21 of his 29 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz know the road ahead is going to be tough one ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-know-the-road-ahead-is-going-to-be-tough-one-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO ? They have won 10 in a row, a hot streak nearly a month old, and can notch No. 11 today. That would mark their longest run of success since they won 11 straight in April of the lockout-shortened 1998-99 NBA season. Whoop-de-do. So might suggest J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond, Fesenko join the Flash ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almond-fesenko-join-the-flash-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO ? The Jazz traveled to Canada on Saturday without shooting guard Morris Almond and center Kyrylo Fesenko, who were assigned Saturday to the NBA Development League's Utah Flash. It's the first trip to the Orem-based Flash this season for Almond, an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz top Raptors for 11th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-top-raptors-for-11th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 25 points and nine assists, Mehmet Okur had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors 109-101 on Sunday for their 11th straight win.Utah matched its longest winning streak since an 11-game run from April 1-18]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Boozer out with sore ankle against Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-boozer-out-with-sore-ankle-against-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer is sitting out against the Toronto Raptors with a sore ankle.Paul Millsap replaced him in the starting lineup Sunday.Boozer returned to the Jazz on Feb. 23 after missing 44 games with a strained quadriceps tendon and underw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Notes: Utah sends Fesenko, Almond to the Flash ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-utah-sends-fesenko-almond-to-the-flash-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz assigned center Kyrylo Fesenko and shooting guard Morris Almond to the Utah Flash of the NBA Developmental League, the team announced Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: On the road again ... ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-on-the-road-again-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The schedule giveth.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz ranked 11th-most successful professional sports franchise ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-ranked-11th-most-successful-professional-sports-franchise-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thirty-five years ago today, the Jazz officially became an NBA franchise. Flash forward and ? according to rankings this week from bizjournals.com, the Web site for American Cities Business Journals ? they're the 11th-most successful team at winning and m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2407.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz trailed 47-28 with 2:40 left in the second quarter after Nene's three-point play, but scored the last nine points of the first half and first eight points of the second half to climb back in the game. Ronnie Brewer hit a lay-up while being foul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2408.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2409.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appeared improbable as they trailed Denver by 19 points with less than three minutes left in the second quarter Friday, but the Jazz recovered to win their NBA-best 10th consecutive game and close within a half-game of the Nuggets in the Northwest Divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Raptors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-raptors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another victory would help the Utah Jazz match their longest win streak in 10 seasons. It would also move them to the top of the Northwest Division.Fresh off a stirring comeback, the Jazz look for their 11th straight victory Sunday afternoon in Toronto as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz win a tribute to their resilience ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-win-a-tribute-to-their-resilience-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the fourth quarter unfolded late Friday night at EnergySolutions Arena, it was clear that one of these teams would be kicking itself after giving away a victory. And when somebody raises a Northwest Division banner next month and enjoys a top-four seed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets have a new Hart ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-have-a-new-hart-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hart returned to Utah on Friday night, playing a familiar role for a new team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Will's 2nd half key to win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/d-will-s-2nd-half-key-to-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams may have scored 11 points in the first half, but they were not the result of quality play. At times the Utah point guard was openly exasperated with not only his effort but that of the Jazz team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2398.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appeared improbable as they trailed Denver by 19 points with less than three minutes left in the second quarter Friday, but the Jazz recovered to win their NBA-best 10th consecutive game and close within a half-game of the Nuggets in the Northwest Divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2399.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz trailed 47-28 with 2:40 left in the second quarter after Nene's three-point play, but scored the last nine points of the first half and first eight points of the second half to climb back in the game. Ronnie Brewer hit a lay-up while being foul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2400.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz win 10th straight game]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-win-10th-straight-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah's winning streak and surge toward the top of the Northwest Division seemed about to end.Trailing Denver by 19 points, the Jazz were a mess - turning the ball over repeatedly and making just half of their foul shots until something sparked Utah just b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2402.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During a three-day span in the summer of 2004, the Jazz turned away from the wildy successful John Stockton/Karl Malone Era and moved forward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[nba playoff picture With the Rockets among nine teams vying for seeding in the Western Conference, each remaining game takes on ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-playoff-picture-with-the-rockets-among-nine-teams-vying-for-seeding-in-the-western-conference-each-remaining-game-takes-on-added-importance-the-race-is-on-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2386.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2387.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As recently as on Feb. 18, the Jazz trailed Northwest Division-leading Denver by six games in the standings. If they hadn't written off their chances of winning a third consecutive division crown, the Jazz's hopes had been all but dashed. But the Jazz can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2388.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz aren't about to apologize for an anomaly in the schedule that has enabled them to catch teams playing the second game of a back-to-back set 11 times since Jan. 7. The Rockets were the latest victims Wednesday, arriving in Utah after beating Tor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Jazz Preview 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-jazz-preview-2389.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz quietly hung around in the Western Conference playoff race during an injury-plagued first half before getting healthy and starting to climb in the standings.Utah's resurgence could come at the expense of the Denver Nuggets.In a matchup betwe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Sloan would kick Carmelo's ... ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-sloan-would-kick-carmelo-s-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony succeeded in pulling his latest stunt the other night, even as he failed to pull his head out of his ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz, Nuggets meet in a genuine big game ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nuggets-meet-in-a-genuine-big-game-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like finding a Democrat in the Utah legislature, it takes a lot of work to locate a truly meaningful regular-season game in the November-to-April NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams assisting on Jazz hot streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-assisting-on-jazz-hot-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz are on a roll, and so is Deron Williams .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Boozer recovery on track after big night ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-boozer-recovery-on-track-after-big-night-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing three months of the regular season because of a knee injury, Carlos Boozer still isn't 100 percent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz winning streak nears a month ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-winning-streak-nears-a-month-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They are closing in on a month since their last loss, 25 days and counting for the Jazz, whose winning streak stands at an NBA-best nine games after Wednesday's victory over Houston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2379.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2380.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As recently as on Feb. 18, the Jazz trailed Northwest Division-leading Denver by six games in the standings. If they hadn't written off their chances of winning a third consecutive division crown, the Jazz's hopes had been all but dashed. But the Jazz can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2381.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz aren't about to apologize for an anomaly in the schedule that has enabled them to catch teams playing the second game of a back-to-back set 11 times since Jan. 7. The Rockets were the latest victims Wednesday, arriving in Utah after beating Tor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 101, Rockets 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-101-rockets-94.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After four months of patching together a lineup, the Utah Jazz finally have some depth, just in time for the playoff stretch.The Jazz increased their winning streak to nine with a 101-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, continuing to s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer boosts Jazz in ninth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-boosts-jazz-in-ninth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer looked like an All-Star again.Boozer had his best game since returning after missing three months with a knee injury, scoring 20 points and pulling down 17 rebounds as the Utah Jazz increased their winning streak to nine with a 101-94 win ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunch time settles in for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/crunch-time-settles-in-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz's eight-game win streak is nothing to scoff at, especially considering they've done it while integrating not one but two surgically repaired rotation regulars ? starting power forward Carlos Boozer and sixth-man forward Andrei Kirilenko ? into th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz Preview 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-jazz-preview-2385.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz's longest winning streak in more than a year has helped the team make up significant ground in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.Extending that run with a victory over the Houston Rockets would likely make the Jazz feel a lot bette]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2370.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams never has been named Western Conference Player of the Week and has been snubbed from the All-Star team the last three seasons. So he won't hold his breath in anticipation of being selected the conference's Player of the Month for February]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2371.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2372.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much time as they spent worrying about just making the playoffs in this injury-ravaged season, the Jazz could take a major step toward securing a top-four seed with home games this week against Houston and Denver. After beating Golden State on Sunday f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz Preview 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-jazz-preview-2373.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz's longest winning streak in more than a year has helped the team make up significant ground in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.Extending that run with a victory over the Houston Rockets would likely make the Jazz feel a lot bette]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA players protect bodies]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-players-protect-bodies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Walk into any NBA locker room a couple of hours before tip off and you might be confused. It appears NBA stars are preparing to play football instead of draining 3-pointers or throwing down rim-rattling dunks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz putting heat on leaders ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-putting-heat-on-leaders-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they hadn't officially conceded their chances of winning a third consecutive Northwest Division crown back on Jan. 31, the Jazz had to recognize deep down how remote the possibility appeared at the time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz used February to turn team around ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-used-february-to-turn-team-around-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An eight-game win streak. A 10-1 February that led to Jerry Sloan being named NBA Western Conference Coach of the Month on Monday. Victories in 11 of their last 12 games overall, vaulting them into the thick of the NBA's Western Conference playoff race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz surge with 8-game streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-surge-with-8-game-streak.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams knows Utah's longest winning streak in a year has only been enough to move the Jazz from the bottom of the playoff pack to the middle.So with 22 games remaining, Williams and Utah aren't taking a postseason berth for granted."We're still co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some teams thrive as their stars sit]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/some-teams-thrive-as-their-stars-sit.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets are doing just fine -- better, in fact -- without Tracy McGrady. Many teams aren't missing their stars, Peter Vecsey says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2361.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams never has been named Western Conference Player of the Week and has been snubbed from the All-Star team the last three seasons. So he won't hold his breath in anticipation of being selected the conference's Player of the Month for February]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2362.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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But even with the Jazz in town for what for them was an important NBA Western Conference game, Jackson didn't play a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan named Coach of the Month ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-named-coach-of-the-month-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ? Jerry Sloan of theUtahJazz is the NBA's Coach of the Month for February, the league announced Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz keep win streak intact by pulling away in 4th ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-keep-win-streak-intact-by-pulling-away-in-4th-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. ? They saved their best for last. Again. As a result, the Jazz ? playing on the second night of a back-to-back set ? spared themselves from spoiling what has become a rather showy streak of success.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors veteran sits out vs. Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-veteran-sits-out-vs-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland, Calif. ? When the Jazz played the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 8, Stephen Jackson nearly posted a triple-double, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a 116-96 demolition.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35: No. 39, Derek Fisher ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-no-39-derek-fisher-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tribune is doing a season-long project to commemorate theUtahJazz's 35th anniversary. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms. Continuing daily, columnist Kurt Kragthorpe ranks them all, from bottom to top.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz struggle to win eighth straight 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-struggle-to-win-eighth-straight-2369.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz's leading scorer in their eighth straight win didn't play in the fourth quarter. Their point guard counterbalanced his stellar playmaking with awful shooting, and their star power forward didn't do much at all.Yes, Utah's three-week winning ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2352.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much time as they spent worrying about just making the playoffs in this injury-ravaged season, the Jazz could take a major step toward securing a top-four seed with home games this week against Houston and Denver. After beating Golden State on Sunday f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2353.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams never has been named Western Conference Player of the Week and has been snubbed from the All-Star team the last three seasons. So he won't hold his breath in anticipation of being selected the conference's Player of the Month for February]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2354.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Not only were his family and closest friends gathered at EnergySolutions Arena, but a couple thousand more people assembled to show their love ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz finish February with flurry of success ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-finish-february-with-flurry-of-success-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They finished February 10-1. They have won seven straight games. And four victories in a row have come since the death of franchise owner Larry H. Miller. Yet even after they beat the Sacramento Kings 102-89 Saturday night on the same EnergySolutions Aren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-2358.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The hottest teams in the West don't play home games at Staples Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell to the ultimate Utah guy ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/farewell-to-the-ultimate-utah-guy-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Miller, the ultimate Utah guy, was laid to rest Saturday in a nice view plot in the upper section of the Salt Lake Cemetery. Just above is a perfect view of the home he shared with his wife, Gail. Just below is the Salt Lake skyline, dominated as al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game elevated ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/game-elevated-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Utah's Ronnie Brewer isn't careful, he's going to find himself in the middle of this season's Most Improved Player race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2343.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz closed a chapter in their history Saturday, with owner Larry Miller remembered at a funeral attended by 2,000, including leaders of the LDS Church and NBA commissioner David Stern. Miller's funeral was held at EnergySolutions Arena, the building ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2344.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz had left Larry Miller's usual courtside seat empty for the first two home games after his death, but wife Gail Miller slid over a chair for Saturday's victory over Sacramento, coming only hours after Larry Miller's funeral at EnergySolutions Ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2345.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Miller the most fitting send-off possible.The Jazz beat the Sacramento Kings 102-89 on Saturday, extending Utah's winning streak to seven straight just hours after Miller's funeral in the same building."It was tough - esp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan has a moment to mourn, remember ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-has-a-moment-to-mourn-remember-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before Jazz coach Jerry Sloan ever met Larry H. Miller, he played alongside Norm Van Lier in a Chicago Bulls backcourt that was as hard-nosed as any in the NBA, and Johnny "Red" Kerr stood next to him as both a teammate and coach. Friday ? on the eve of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller's legacy is bigger than Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-s-legacy-is-bigger-than-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three days before he died, while family members watched a video of his best sound bites over the years, Larry H. Miller was conscious enough to interject his own commentary at various points, explaining "what he really thought during those interviews," ac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paying last respects ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/paying-last-respects-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a steady stream Friday, thousands of well-wishers visited EnergySolutions Arena to give something ? cards, flowers, and words of consolation, support and gratitude ? to the family of a beloved man who passed away after giving so much to the community h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Miller reflects on what he learned from his dad ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/greg-miller-reflects-on-what-he-learned-from-his-dad-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing became very evident during an interview the Deseret News recently conducted with Greg Miller: The new Jazz boss loves his dad very much. During the 23-minute Q-and-A session in late January, the younger Miller often turned the conversation towar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A gameday like no other for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-gameday-like-no-other-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The routine of NBA life is almost sacred, whether it involves practices, shootarounds and games or hotels, buses and planes. Yet for one day, a funeral will be part of the equation for the Jazz players and coaches.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2335.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2336.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Jazz would like to close out a 10-1 February with a victory Saturday over Sacramento, the game will be secondary with owner Larry Miller's funeral to be held that afternoon at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz will hold their game-day shoot-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2337.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer is still getting up to speed after missing three months with an injured left knee. Boozer had 12 points and four rebounds in 22 minutes against the Timberwolves, showing glimpses of his old self. Boozer hit three jumpers in the first qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Jazz Preview 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kings-jazz-preview-2338.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have had little trouble beating the Sacramento Kings in 2008-09, but Saturday's meeting may be one of their most emotionally difficult games of the season.On the same day of late owner Larry Miller's funeral service at EnergySolutions Arena,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz earn vital road win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-earn-vital-road-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis ? For so many months, the Jazz had talked about winning on the road as if it was something that could be delivered by room service. They had spoken about putting together a winning streak as if it was something that came off an assembly line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take time out to mourn ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-time-out-to-mourn-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For two days in Salt Lake City, Basketball will take a back seat. That may not be an easy reality with which to deal for a franchise fighting for a place in the NBA's Western Conference playoffs, yet it is one the Jazz know they must embrace in order to p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz make accommodations for Miller funeral ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-make-accommodations-for-miller-funeral-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To accommodate players, coaches and staffers who want to attend Saturday's funeral for owner Larry Miller, Jerry Sloan will hold a pregame shootaround this morning in advance of the Jazz's game against Sacramento.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan suffers double loss from Chicago days ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-suffers-double-loss-from-chicago-days-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news hit Jerry Sloan like a one-two punch, learning first of the death of his former Chicago teammate Norm Van Lier, followed by the death of his first Bulls coach Johnny 'Red' Kerr after a long battle with prostate cancer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2326.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Jazz would like to close out a 10-1 February with a victory Saturday over Sacramento, the game will be secondary with owner Larry Miller's funeral to be held that afternoon at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz will hold their game-day shoot-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2327.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer is still getting up to speed after missing three months with an injured left knee. Boozer had 12 points and four rebounds in 22 minutes against the Timberwolves, showing glimpses of his old self. Boozer hit three jumpers in the first qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2328.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Jazz beat Timberwolves for season-high six-game winning streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-jazz-beat-timberwolves-for-season-high-six-game-winning-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis ? As rare as road victories have been this season for the Jazz, six-game winning streaks have been even more rare.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Timberwolves for season-high six-game winning streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-timberwolves-for-season-high-six-game-winning-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis ? For so many months, the Jazz had talked about winning on the road as if it was something that could be delivered by room service. They had spoken about putting together a winning streak as if it was something that came off an assembly line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz too much for pesky Wolves ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-too-much-for-pesky-wolves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS ? Ronnie Brewer probably isn't an avid Dear Abby reader. But the Jazz's starting shooting guard is willing to heed advice, and that open-mindedness paid dividends as Utah rallied from four down in the third quarter to beat Minnesota 120-103 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz notes: Harpring sits out with bruised back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-harpring-sits-out-with-bruised-back-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis ? If Matt Harpring thought the worst he suffered was a bump on the head after Josh Smith 's flagrant foul in Monday's victory over Atlanta, he was mistaken.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz pull away from Wolves, win sixth straight 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pull-away-from-wolves-win-sixth-straight-2333.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beset by injuries since the season tipped off, the Utah Jazz did their best to stay within striking distance in the Western Conference.Now that they're finally healing up, Carlos Boozer and Co. seem poised to make their move.Ronnie Brewer scored 16 of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2317.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2318.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Jazz would like to close out a 10-1 February with a victory Saturday over Sacramento, the game will be secondary with owner Larry Miller's funeral to be held that afternoon at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz will hold their game-day shoot-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2319.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer is still getting up to speed after missing three months with an injured left knee. Boozer had 12 points and four rebounds in 22 minutes against the Timberwolves, showing glimpses of his old self. Boozer hit three jumpers in the first qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz pull away from Wolves, win sixth straight]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pull-away-from-wolves-win-sixth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beset by injuries since the season tipped off, the Utah Jazz did their best to stay within striking distance in the Western Conference.Now that they're finally healing up, Carlos Boozer and Co. seem poised to make their move.Ronnie Brewer scored 16 of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz determined to bring Boozer back carefully ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-determined-to-bring-boozer-back-carefully-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS ? Now that he's back, the Jazz don't want to rush Carlos Boozer into doing too much too soon. In fact, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan seemed much more concerned Tuesday with chastising the media for questioning the length of Boozer's absence than hurr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz eager to win on road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-eager-to-win-on-road-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS ? They were talking about it even before playingfor the final time in a five-game homestand that ended with Monday night's victory over Atlanta ? a win, incidentally, that capped the first time since March of 1996 that they have won at least f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer optimistic after return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-optimistic-after-return-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis ? Carlos Boozer was back riding a stationary bike before practice Tuesday, but only for old time's sake after reporting no problems with his left knee following Monday's return.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz roll in Boozer's return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-roll-in-boozer-s-return-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took 57 games for the Jazz to come together at last in this injury-ravaged season, but if Monday night's 108-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks was any indication, the final 25 games might be something special at full strength.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz F Harpring out with bruised back]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-f-harpring-out-with-bruised-back.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring is out of Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a bruised back.He was injured on a flagrant foul by Atlanta's Josh Smith in a victory over the Hawks on Monday.The Jazz were just starting to get heal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2308.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took 57 games and more than 4 1/2 months, but the Jazz could finally claim to be at full strength in Monday's victory over Atlanta. Carlos Boozer returned after missing 44 games with an injured left knee, and the Jazz blew away the Hawks. The Jazz have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2309.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer had a largely quiet return, finishing with two points and five rebounds in 21 minutes in his first action since he was injured Nov. 19 and underwent left knee surgery Jan. 9. Boozer missed 44 games in all and expects to take two weeks or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2310.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur.. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Timberwolves Preview 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-timberwolves-preview-2311.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz were starting to play well before Carlos Boozer returned from his lengthy absence.With their lineup finally intact, the Jazz look for a season-high sixth straight victory while trying to win their fourth in a row over the host Minnesota Timb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder will hunt for bargains]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-will-hunt-for-bargains.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder didn't land Tyson Chandler, a much needed defensive enforcer, to anchor a shaky defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz great at home, now need road wins ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-great-at-home-now-need-road-wins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Winning five straight and picking up victories over the likes of the Lakers, the Celtics and the Hornets were nice accomplishments, no doubt. Getting Carlos Boozer back after returning to their winning ways was great news, too. But those recent successes ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz blow out Hawks in Boozer's return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-blow-out-hawks-in-boozer-s-return-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took 57 games for the Jazz to come together at last in this injury-ravaged season, but if Monday night's 108-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks was any indication, the final 25 games might be something special at full strength.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond waiting for turn against Hawks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almond-waiting-for-turn-against-hawks-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he has played only 34 games in two seasons with the Jazz, Morris Almond at least can say he has been in uniform for games against 26 of the 29 teams in the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver, Harpring shine for Jazz off the bench ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-harpring-shine-for-jazz-off-the-bench-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz forward Kyle Korver broke out of a shooting slump in a big way on Monday night, making his first five shots ? including three 3-pointers ? and scoring 16 points in a 108-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at EnergySolutions Arena. But Korver's bes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2299.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer had a largely quiet return, finishing with two points and five rebounds in 21 minutes in his first action since he was injured Nov. 19 and underwent left knee surgery Jan. 9. Boozer missed 44 games in all and expects to take two weeks or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2300.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur.. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2301.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took 57 games and more than 4 1/2 months, but the Jazz could finally claim to be at full strength in Monday's victory over Atlanta. Carlos Boozer returned after missing 44 games with an injured left knee, and the Jazz blew away the Hawks. The Jazz have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Hawks 89]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-108-hawks-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz got back two-time All-Star Carlos Boozer and hardly needed him.Boozer was in the lineup for the first time since injuring his left knee in November and had a quiet night with two points and five rebounds in Utah's 108-89 win over the Atlanta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz welcome Boozer back with win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-welcome-boozer-back-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 15 points and 10 assists and Utah welcomed back Carlos Boozer from a three-month absence with a 108-89 rout of the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.The Jazz won their fifth straight and got to use Boozer sparingly in his first game since N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture Vulture: Larry H. Miller's cultural dilemmas ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/culture-vulture-larry-h-miller-s-cultural-dilemmas-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much has been made, justifiably, of the impact Larry H. Miller made on Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer returns to Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-returns-to-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Carlos Boozer returned to the lineup for the first time in three months Monday when Utah hosted Atlanta.Boozer received a loud round of "Booooooooooooz!" cheers when he was introduced with the starting lineup. He missed 44 straight games with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No pain, no gain out West Western Conference playoff contenders all must overcome injuries ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-pain-no-gain-out-west-western-conference-playoff-contenders-all-must-overcome-injuries-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have become a real pain in the Western Conference playoff race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz gameday ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-gameday-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ENERGY SOLUTIONS ARENA Today, 7 p.m. TV: FSN Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: First meeting Season records: Jazz 33-23, Hawks 32-23 PROBABLE STARTERS UtahJazz Forwards C. Boozer (20.5 ppg, 11.7 rpg) C. Miles (10.0 ppg, 2.5rpg) Center M. Okur (18.0 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2290.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2291.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether it was his courtside seat across from the visiting bench, his spot in the front of the line to slap hands during player introductions or his stall in corner of the Jazz locker room, Larry Miller was as close to his team as any owner in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2292.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Overshadowed by Larry Miller's death has been the Jazz's recent play. They have gone 7-1 in February and are 10 games above .500 for the first time all season. They pulled even with New Orleans in the standings Saturday and claimed the playoff tiebreake]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'H' must have stood for 'Heart' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-h-must-have-stood-for-heart-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I never got used to writing "Larry H. Miller." It was the H. that bothered me. It didn't fit. Larry Miller was a middle initial guy about as much as John Wayne or John Stockton. Guys who prefer golf shirts to neckties and ballgames to ballets might have a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz pay tribute to Miller with victory ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pay-tribute-to-miller-with-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all the notebooks he filled with nuggets of wisdom from his father over the years, Greg Miller had to find the words on his own when he addressed the Jazz in the locker room before Saturday's game against the New Orleans Hornets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Everything's the same, just different ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-everything-s-the-same-just-different-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even beyond the vacant front-row chair next to Gail Miller and the "LHM" patches on the players' uniforms, the reminders were visible Saturday night as the Jazz played on without their leader.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz honor Miller with ceremony and win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-honor-miller-with-ceremony-and-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two spotlights illuminated Larry H. Miller's courtside seats as a two-minute tribute to the Jazz owner played on the video board above the court Saturday. The subdued crowd in EnergySolutions Arena sang the national anthem to honor Miller and the Bear pre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A life fully lived ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-life-fully-lived-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody sat in the baby-blue folding aisle chair at the bottom of Section 17 ? the one at the end of Row A across the court from the visiting team bench ? during theUtahJazz Basketball game Saturday at EnergySolutions Arena. The normal occupant of that hig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan, team remember Miller ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-team-remember-miller-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He went in occasionally before games. Often at halftime. Almost always afterward. But he wasn't there Saturday night, when the team from the town that once housed his own ? New Orleans ? visited. And no more, ever, will longtime franchise owner Larry H. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2281.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Overshadowed by Larry Miller's death has been the Jazz's recent play. They have gone 7-1 in February and are 10 games above .500 for the first time all season. They pulled even with New Orleans in the standings Saturday and claimed the playoff tiebreake]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2282.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2283.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether it was his courtside seat across from the visiting bench, his spot in the front of the line to slap hands during player introductions or his stall in corner of the Jazz locker room, Larry Miller was as close to his team as any owner in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 102, Hornets 88]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-102-hornets-88.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night he had 13 assists, Deron Williams' most memorable pass came after the final buzzer.Williams walked across the court after Utah's 102-88 win over New Orleans and handed the game ball to Gail Miller, the wife of owner Larry H. Miller one day afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz remember Miller, then take down Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-remember-miller-then-take-down-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 20 points and 13 assists as the Utah Jazz honored the memory of Larry H. Miller with a 102-88 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday.The Jazz held a pregame moment of silence and the players wore patches with the initials LHM as M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz honor late owner Larry H. Miller]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-honor-late-owner-larry-h-miller.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz honored team owner Larry H. Miller with a moment of silence before their game against New Orleans on Saturday, a day after Miller's death.The Jazz showed a brief video tribute as a lone spotlight shined down on Miller's empty courtside seat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz owner Miller dead at 64 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-owner-miller-dead-at-64-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz owner and businessman Larry Miller died Friday afternoon due to complications from diabetes. He was 64.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Advice to Carlos Boozer is play the Boozer Game and watch Andrei ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-advice-to-carlos-boozer-is-play-the-boozer-game-and-watch-andrei-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Andrei Kirilenko approached the scorer's table to check into the Jazz's recent home game against Memphis, an amazing thing happened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz nearly back to full strength ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nearly-back-to-full-strength-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers lost Andrew Bynum to a gruesome knee injury a short while back, and Manu Ginobili is hobbled in San Antonio by an ankle injury for at least a couple weeks. With Tracy McGrady already shelved for the season due to microfracture knee ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller's death is peaceful ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-s-death-is-peaceful-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As his father slipped away at home Friday afternoon, surrounded by a dozen family members while looking out on Salt Lake City from his bedroom, Greg Miller couldn't help but consider the beauty and peace of the moment a blessing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller remembered as a man of compassion, community ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-remembered-as-a-man-of-compassion-community-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RetiredUtahJazz center on Friday remembered a long-ago conversation he had with Jazz owner Larry H. Miller as Eaton faced what he expected would be contentious contract talks between his agent and the team's budget-conscious negotiators.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver hopes to shoot out of slump ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-hopes-to-shoot-out-of-slump-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The wrist injury that hampered him earlier this season has healed such that Kyle Korver can stay late after practice to shoot or come back to the gym at night for more work. It's part of the path that Korver sees out of his current slump.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Together at last: Jazz practice at full strength ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/together-at-last-jazz-practice-at-full-strength-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As easy as counting from 1 to 15 on the practice court, the Jazz could celebrate a significant milestone Friday morning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2276.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The momentum is unmistakable for the Jazz right now after they beat Boston 90-85 on Thursday to give them two victories over last season's NBA Finals teams in the last nine days. The Jazz have won six of their last seven games, rallying to beat the defend]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2277.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller died Friday of complications from diabetes. He was 64. Miller had been in failing health since suffering a heart attack last summer. The diabetes forced doctors to amputate both of his legs below the knee last month, but they wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2278.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hornets-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Under the ownership of Larry Miller, the Utah Jazz have been one of the NBA's most stable teams over the past two decades.A day after his death, the Jazz take the court Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets seeking their fourth straight win overa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller dead at 64]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-h-miller-dead-at-64.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry H. Miller, the car sales mogul who turned the Utah Jazz into one of the NBA's most stable teams, died Friday from complications of type 2 diabetes. He was 64.Miller was at home with his family when he passed away around 4 p.m.Miller had a heart atta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2263.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The momentum is unmistakable for the Jazz right now after they beat Boston 90-85 on Thursday to give them two victories over last season's NBA Finals teams in the last nine days. The Jazz have won six of their last seven games, rallying to beat the defend]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2264.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz soon could be at full strength for the first time all season. Carlos Boozer has been cleared to practice Friday for the first time since undergoing left knee surgery Jan. 9. Boozer has missed 43 games since he was injured Nov. 19, but went thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2265.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Celtics 85]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-celtics-85.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics had the most wins in the Eastern Conference, 26 regular season games still to go and absolutely no reason to take any chances with Kevin Garnett's health.The All-Star forward strained his right knee late in the first half of a game at U]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Celtics 85 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-celtics-85-2267.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was uncharacteristically complimentary of his team after the Jazz beat the Celtics 90-85.Utah did it with the kind of style the coach just loves - nasty."They put a body on you. They knock you around," Sloan said of the defending NB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett hurts knee in Celtics' loss to Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/garnett-hurts-knee-in-celtics-loss-to-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 18 points and 10 assists and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 90-85 Thursday night.The Celtics were playing for the first time in a week and lost All-Star forward Kevin Garnett late in the second quarter with a strained ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Peaceand quiet': Celtics regroup in S.L. following All-Star weekend ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-peaceand-quiet-celtics-regroup-in-s-l-following-all-star-weekend-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not all of his team agreed, but Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers felt Salt Lake City was the perfect place for his guys to spend three days at the conclusion of the All-Star break. "We wanted to ski," deadpanned Rivers when asked why the defending NBA cham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All quiet on the trade front as Jazz prepare for Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/all-quiet-on-the-trade-front-as-jazz-prepare-for-celtics-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While no one on the court at their practice facility Wednesday sounded like they expected any sort of trade to be made by the Jazz prior to today's 1 p.m. deadline for NBA dealing, general manager Kevin O'Connor was upstairs in the same building doing jus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Ticket prices won't be going up ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-ticket-prices-won-t-be-going-up-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz aren't immune to negative impact from the nation's weakening economy, but that reality will work to the benefit of season-ticket holders for the 2009-10 NBA season. Jazz president Randy Rigby on Wednesday said the franchise has "seen a weakening ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2255.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having beaten the Western Conference-leading L.A. Lakers in their final game before the All-Star break, the Jazz will have the chance to do the same against the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics on Thursday. "It'll be a great game for us to see where we']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2256.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brevin Knight hit a 10-foot jumper with 35.7 seconds left in the third quarter, significant for more than just the 88-80 lead it gave the Jazz. Playing limited minutes behind Deron Williams, Knight had missed 20 consecutive shots dating to a Jan. 20 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2257.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz to hold line on ticket prices ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-to-hold-line-on-ticket-prices-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The official renewal notices won't be sent out for another couple of weeks, but the Jazz are planning to hold season-ticket prices for 2009-10 in recognition of the deepening recession, team president Randy Rigby said Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: More of the same ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-more-of-the-same-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With some uncertainty over the starting lineup, a few first-half foibles and more suspense over the outcome than perhaps need be, it seemed only fitting that the Jazz's first game after the break for NBA All-Star Weekend be like so many before it. Deron W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles shines on both ends in victory ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-shines-on-both-ends-in-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz swingman C.J. Miles is still only 21 years old, but he's an old pro in that he is now playing in his fourth season for Jerry Sloan. He knows impressing his veteran coach isn't about making a 3-point jumper or slamming home a fast-break dunk. Mile]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/celtics-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics begin the second half of their season in a tight battle for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, but it was their recent play on the road that gave them the best record in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break.In the mid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko returns, helps Jazz beat Grizz 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-returns-helps-jazz-beat-grizz-2262.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko returned from an ankle injury to spark a key fourth-quarter run and help the Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-99 Tuesday night.C.J. Miles scored 24 points and Deron Williams had 20 points and 15 assists.Kirilenko, who scored 14 po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2246.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2247.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having beaten the Western Conference-leading L.A. Lakers in their final game before the All-Star break, the Jazz will have the chance to do the same against the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics on Thursday. "It'll be a great game for us to see where we']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2248.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brevin Knight hit a 10-foot jumper with 35.7 seconds left in the third quarter, significant for more than just the 88-80 lead it gave the Jazz. Playing limited minutes behind Deron Williams, Knight had missed 20 consecutive shots dating to a Jan. 20 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 117, Grizzlies 99]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-117-grizzlies-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko was so exhausted he didn't know if he had the energy to celebrate his 28th birthday."I am so tired," Kirilenko said after a deep sigh. "But today is a triple joy. I came back from my injury, we win and I have a birthday."Kirilenko returne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko returns, helps Jazz beat Grizz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-returns-helps-jazz-beat-grizz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko returned from an ankle injury to spark a key fourth-quarter run and help the Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-99 Tuesday night.C.J. Miles scored 24 points and Deron Williams had 20 points and 15 assists.Kirilenko, who scored 14 po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko returns to Utah lineup]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-returns-to-utah-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko returned to the Utah Jazz lineup after missing the last 11 games while recovering from ankle surgery.The forward entered the game with 4:21 left in the first quarter and quickly scored a basket and hit two free throws. Since he joined the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Will hopes to keep his hot hand ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/d-will-hopes-to-keep-his-hot-hand-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The tan was the obvious giveaway Monday evening of how much Deron Williams managed to get away from Basketball over the All-Star break, spending three days on the golf course in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Old' Spurs emerge as a contender -- again ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/-old-spurs-emerge-as-a-contender-again-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star point guard Tony Parker has one word for everyone who thought age might finally be catching up with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AK, Boozer questionable ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ak-boozer-questionable-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well-rested, a bit tanner in several cases and feeling re-energized, theUtahJazz returned from the All-Star break to some encouraging news. At practice Monday night, the Jazz learned they'll get one ? and possibly two ? of their injured players back in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2239.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams finished with 31 points and 11 assists, including 10 points in the fourth quarter, Wednesday against the Lakers. It was his fifth consecutive 30-point scoring game, the most by a Jazz player since Karl Malone had six straight from Feb. 18]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2240.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2241.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they reached the All-Star break, the Jazz did so having lost 134 man-games and counting to injuries and with Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko and Mehmet Okur having not played a single game together yet this season. Yet the Jazz also wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West race could take its toll After Lakers, Spurs, other contenders can't afford many slip-ups ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/west-race-could-take-its-toll-after-lakers-spurs-other-contenders-can-t-afford-many-slip-ups-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Chris Paul doesn't see numbers when he looks at New Orleans' place in the Western Conference standings. He sees a glass that is half full.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Jazz priorities: What the team needs to do for the NBA's stretch run ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/5-jazz-priorities-what-the-team-needs-to-do-for-the-nba-s-stretch-run-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that had high expectations coming into the 2008-09 season, theUtahJazz quickly turned into a collection of walking wounded, limping leapers and hobbled hoopsters. To call it a painful season ? on multiple levels ? so far for the Jazz might be a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Jazz Preview 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/grizzlies-jazz-preview-2244.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams has done an outstanding job of setting up his teammates during an eight-game win streak against the Memphis Grizzlies. Now he's starting to pick up more of the scoring load.With Williams enjoying the best scoring stret]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This season is the franchise's 35th, and to commemorate it, The Tribune is doing a season-long project on the team's history. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms since the team formed in 1974. Continuing daily, columnist Kurt Kragthorpe ranks them]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' All-Star journey started in Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-all-star-journey-started-in-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix ? Cleveland guard Mo Williams has come a long way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 years ago this week ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/20-years-ago-this-week-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz power forward Karl Malone scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the West to a 143-134 victory over the East in the NBA's 39th All-Star Game at Houston's Astrodome. Malone's Jazz teammate, point guard John Stockton, also received MVP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's way too early to crown the Lakers as NBA champions ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/it-s-way-too-early-to-crown-the-lakers-as-nba-champions-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A week or so ago, a couple of those talking heads we often hear speaking their (empty) minds on television and radio were all but ready to concede this year's NBA championship to the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mayfield Machine]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-mayfield-machine.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Irvin Mayfield brand is undergoing another expansion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers cruising along at All-Star break ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-cruising-along-at-all-star-break-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix ? Derek Fisher likes where the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers have been, but he loves where they could be headed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 years later, Jazz still facing Jordan ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/11-years-later-jazz-still-facing-jordan-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two Jazz legends have been nominated for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and who else shows up? Michael Jordan, naturally. Eleven years since he put a dagger in their hearts and they still can't shake him. Does this man never go away?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Selected in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft with the 28th pick out of Kansas, Texan Greg Ostertag seemingly was destined to be an end-of-the-bench role player as the Jazz searched for a starting center replacement for Mark Eaton, who had retired in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has to rank right up there with the best trades theUtahJazz have ever made.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2234.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko has been an NBA All-Star. He's twice been named to the NBA all-defensive team. He made the all-rookie team, and many consider him one of the best all-around players in the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not hurting over lack of All-Stars ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-hurting-over-lack-of-all-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix ? Only one team with a winning record will not be represented in any way, shape or form during the NBA's annual All-Star Weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan, Stockton named Hall of Fame finalists ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-stockton-named-hall-of-fame-finalists-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix ? Once again, Jerry Sloan and John Stockton are going head-to-head with Michael Jordan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2223.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On May 2, 2003, John Stockton became a retiree in typical John Stockton fashion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-stop-lakers-seven-game-win-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streakBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Utah Jazz showed they're a pretty tough team to beat even without two of their top players. ?? Deron Williams had 31 points with 11 assists]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2225.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Selected in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft with the 28th pick out of Kansas, Texan Greg Ostertag seemingly was destined to be an end-of-the-bench role player as the Jazz searched for a starting center replacement for Mark Eaton, who had retired in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2226.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has to rank right up there with the best trades theUtahJazz have ever made.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2227.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After breaking their hearts twice in the NBA Finals, Michael Jordan had retired.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz players welcome time off ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-players-welcome-time-off-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[None of them are headed to Phoenix, where the NBA is putting on its annual All-Star Weekend extravaganza, but mostUtahJazz players headed out of town for a much-needed break.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2229.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Because the NBA and the Players Association failed to reach a collective-bargaining agreement until Jan. 18, 1999, the 1998-1999 season didn't start until Feb. 5, with all 29 teams playing a 50-game schedule condensed over just a few months.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2212.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams finished with 31 points and 11 assists, including 10 points in the fourth quarter, Wednesday against the Lakers. It was his fifth consecutive 30-point scoring game, the most by a Jazz player since Karl Malone had six straight from Feb. 18]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2213.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2214.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they reached the All-Star break, the Jazz did so having lost 134 man-games and counting to injuries and with Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko and Mehmet Okur having not played a single game together yet this season. 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PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2205.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they reached the All-Star break, the Jazz did so having lost 134 man-games and counting to injuries and with Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko and Mehmet Okur having not played a single game together yet this season. 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But Williams was bothered by his six turnovers, coming on a night the Warriors scored 34 points off the Jazz's 18 t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2200.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2201.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have spent the first 52 games of their injury-ravaged season following one step forward with one step backward. They can only hope to leave for the All-Star break headed in the right direction after Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Whatever m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Jazz Preview 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-jazz-preview-2202.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are proving they are strong enough to overcome a potentially devastating injury to one of their key players.The Utah Jazz, meanwhile, have struggled to withstand all the injuries that have plagued them this season.In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2190.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have spent the first 52 games of their injury-ravaged season following one step forward with one step backward. They can only hope to leave for the All-Star break headed in the right direction after Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Whatever m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2191.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams finished with 31 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds against the Warriors, his fourth consecutive 30-point scoring game. But Williams was bothered by his six turnovers, coming on a night the Warriors scored 34 points off the Jazz's 18 t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2192.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap wearing down before break? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-wearing-down-before-break-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Carlos Boozer having missed 40 games since injuring his left knee Nov. 19, no Jazz player has been asked to do more this season than Paul Millsap, who had started all of three games his first two NBA seasons while playing behind Boozer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's not so golden ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-not-so-golden-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. -- A decisive third-quarter run did in the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to their old tricks, Warriors cool off Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/up-to-their-old-tricks-warriors-cool-off-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND The Warriors knew it would be a challenge to outrebound the Utah Jazz on Sunday night without the services of injured center Andris Biedrins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turnover troubles for D-Will ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/turnover-troubles-for-d-will-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland, Calif. ? As he tried to fire a pass back outside to Mehmet Okur at the top of the key, Deron Williams could only watch as Corey Maggette breezed to the ball and headed the other way for a dunk in the first quarter Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hammered by Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hammered-by-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland, Calif. ? Whatever momentum the Jazz had hoped to carry into the All-Star break had been thrown in the San Francisco Bay by the end of Sunday night's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 116, Jazz 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-116-jazz-96.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Golden State Warriors get into the groove they occupied in the second half against Utah, it's tough to remember how much they've struggled to accomplish the simplest basketball tasks all season.And when the Jazz get stuck in the rut that trapped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics get second wind, blow past Knicks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/celtics-get-second-wind-blow-past-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Celtics get second wind, blow past KnicksBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? 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Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having finally broken through with a victory in the second game of a back-to-back set, the Jazz now will try to win consecutive road games for the first time since Dec. 17 and 19 when they face Golden State on Sunday. The Jazz spoiled Chris Webber's jerse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan gives Natt coaching advice ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-gives-natt-coaching-advice-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO -- After Kenny Natt was named Sacramento Kings interim head coach following Reggie Theus' firing in December, Jerry Sloan offered the ex-Jazz guard and assistant coach some sage advice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Warriors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-warriors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Deron Williams playing at his best and Andrei Kirilenko and Carlos Boozer nearing possible returns, the Utah Jazz are feeling optimistic as they near the All-Star break.Williams and the Jazz look for their fourth straight win Sunday when they visit t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams helps Jazz fend off Kings 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-helps-jazz-fend-off-kings-2189.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 34 points on a badly bruised thigh and hit the go-ahead layup with 20.2 seconds to play, leading the Utah Jazz to a 111-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.Williams' poise and a couple of beneficial calls in the clo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz revive playoff hopes, trounce Mavs 115-87 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-revive-playoff-hopes-trounce-mavs-115-87-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The feeling was unmistakable as Deron Williams served up an alley-oop dunk to Paul Millsap in the third quarter Thursday, then circled back with a smile on his face for a flying body check at midcourt as the Dallas Mavericks called timeout trailing by 19.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having finally broken through with a victory in the second game of a back-to-back set, the Jazz now will try to win consecutive road games for the first time since Dec. 17 and 19 when they face Golden State on Sunday. The Jazz spoiled Chris Webber's jerse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Kings brought back Vlade Divac and Doug Christie to help retire Chris Webber's No. 4 Friday night. Gary Payton and Kevin Johnson also were in attendance. But their 30-minute halftime ceremony might have given the Jazz a chance to regroup, trailing b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2177.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation:Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 111, Kings 107]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-111-kings-107.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With 23 minutes between halves while the Sacramento Kings retired Chris Webber's jersey, Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz had plenty of time for resting, stretching and plotting a second-half surge.When the Kings surged back, Williams took charge in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams helps Jazz fend off Kings]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-helps-jazz-fend-off-kings.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 34 points on a badly bruised thigh and hit the go-ahead layup with 20.2 seconds to play, leading the Utah Jazz to a 111-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.Williams' poise and a couple of beneficial calls in the clo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Jazz dominate Mavs, prepare for Kings tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-jazz-dominate-mavs-prepare-for-kings-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 1-11, their woeful record in the second game of back-to-back sets this season is well-chronicled -- and will be magnified tonight, when the Jazz visit Sacramento.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgettable night for Nowitzki, Mavericks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/forgettable-night-for-nowitzki-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that Salt Lake City isn't one of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki's favorite places to play in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko hoping for quick return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-hoping-for-quick-return-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko doesn't like to miss games and especially not the ones against star players like former NBA MVP Dirk Nowitzki.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2165.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2166.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz doesn't finally break through Friday against Sacramento with a victory in the second game of a back-to-back set, they might not do so the rest of the season. The Jazz has gone 1-11 in such circumstances this season, but the Kings have lost nin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2167.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With C.J. Miles home with bronchitis, Kyle Korver made his first start since coming to the Jazz and finished with a season-high 20 points. Korver hadn't started in 96 games since arriving in a December 2007 trade with Philadelphia. He also broke out of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Kings Preview 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-kings-preview-2168.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been almost a month since the Utah Jazz won three straight games. It only seems that long since they last won on the road.Having point guard Deron Williams in the lineup makes it easier as the Jazz look to build off their latest victory and avoid los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 115, Mavericks 87]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-115-mavericks-87.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a kid growing up in Dallas, Deron Williams used to watch Jason Kidd run the floor for the Mavericks.Now a star with the Utah Jazz, Williams wouldn't miss the chance to show Kidd how his own career is coming along."I love playing against them, but more ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Jazz rout Mavs in Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-jazz-rout-mavs-in-utah.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams shook off a deep thigh bruise and scored 34 points and handed out 12 assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 115-87 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.Kyle Korver scored a season-high 20 points in his first start of the season, Ronni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Williams to play against Mavericks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-williams-to-play-against-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz see Mavs as a team to catch ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-see-mavs-as-a-team-to-catch-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They arrive wearing a bull's-eye.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams could return tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-could-return-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams completed all of the Jazz's practice Wednesday, evidently boosting the possibility he'll play when the Dallas Mavericks visit EnergySolutions Arena tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2156.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Without Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz was left to account for a combined 50.8 points, 20.2 rebounds and 15.9 assists missing from their lineup. They still managed to score 105 points, three above their season average, agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz hardly could ask for a bigger game in early February than the one they'll play Thursday against Dallas, one of the teams the Jazz is trying to overcome in the fight for one of the final Western Conference playoff spots. They will trail Dallas by ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Jazz Preview 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-jazz-preview-2159.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry and Josh Howard have been providing the bulk of the scoring, but ever since Jason Kidd began calling plays, the Dallas Mavericks haven't lost.With one of the league's all-time best passers directing their offense the Mavericks h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weaver to remain a starter ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/weaver-to-remain-a-starter-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Scott Brooks said Kyle Weaver, who replaced Desmond Mason in the starting lineup during a two-game West Coast trip, probably will remain a starter for the foreseeable future, even though Weaver was one of the defenders on Kevin Martin, who scored 37]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Expert: How good are the Jazz, if they are healthy? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-expert-how-good-are-the-jazz-if-they-are-healthy-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question: I'm a lifelong Jazz fan. I've always felt they are good enough to win every game. However, the slew of injuries have dampened those high expectations this season and their record shows it. Where do you feel the Jazz would be right now without al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Jazz are critically flawed ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-jazz-are-critically-flawed-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz may get healthier in February, both on the schedule and in the trainer's room. They may even win enough games to qualify for the playoffs, although nothing's a given, not anymore. And, if everything heals well and goes well, and they don't have t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Seeking change, Sloan opts to practice ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-seeking-change-sloan-opts-to-practice-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his team having played three games in four nights, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan normally wouldn't have held practice Tuesday, especially with Deron Williams , Andrei Kirilenko and Carlos Boozer all injured.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz bouncing between backup centers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bouncing-between-backup-centers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Jarron Collins answered questions in front of his locker after scoring a season-high six points in Monday's victory over Charlotte, Kyrylo Fesenko joined the circle of reporters and interrupted with one of his own.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2149.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2150.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz hardly could ask for a bigger game in early February than the one they'll play Thursday against Dallas, one of the teams the Jazz is trying to overcome in the fight for one of the final Western Conference playoff spots. They will trail Dallas by ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2151.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Without Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz was left to account for a combined 50.8 points, 20.2 rebounds and 15.9 assists missing from their lineup. They still managed to score 105 points, three above their season average, agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory eases Jazz's pain ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/victory-eases-jazz-s-pain-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Mehmet Okur headed to the bench with his fourth foul and a dismissive wave in the direction of referee Jim Clark to draw a technical, the Jazz could have been administered last rites with 3:47 left in the third quarter Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret weapon provides Jazz unexpected lift ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/secret-weapon-provides-jazz-unexpected-lift-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The seriously struggling-of-late Jazz were missing three of their best players due to injuries, their top two healthy big men were battling foul trouble, and the outcome was still uncertain minutes into the fourth quarter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer comes up big in Utah's victory ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-comes-up-big-in-utah-s-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer knew he would have to be even more aggressive on offense than usual with three of his high-scoringUtahJazz teammates out with injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Bobcats without stars 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-bobcats-without-stars-2155.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting used to playing with injuries. Now they need to continue winning in spite of them.The Jazz rallied from a sluggish start to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-86 on Monday night, overcoming yet another injury to one of their key play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2141.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Without Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz was left to account for a combined 50.8 points, 20.2 rebounds and 15.9 assists missing from their lineup. They still managed to score 105 points, three above their season average, agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2142.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2143.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz hardly could ask for a bigger game in early February than the one they'll play Thursday against Dallas, one of the teams the Jazz is trying to overcome in the fight for one of the final Western Conference playoff spots. They will trail Dallas by ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Bobcats without stars]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-bobcats-without-stars.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting used to playing with injuries. Now they need to continue winning in spite of them.The Jazz rallied from a sluggish start to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-86 on Monday night, overcoming yet another injury to one of their key play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Expert: Jazz need Price to be right now ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-expert-jazz-need-price-to-be-right-now-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question ? Why is Ronnie Price not getting the playing time he has earned and deserves? I don't think I have ever questioned Jerry Sloan's coaching, but this bothers me. It kills me to see Brevin Knight coming in as the back-up, instead of Price. ... Mayb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning up the heat at right time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/turning-up-the-heat-at-right-time-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: With Brandon Roy scoring 30 points, the Blazers play a stellar game in beating Utah]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams out with thigh injury]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-out-with-thigh-injury.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was out Monday against Charlotte with a thigh injury.Williams collided with Portland center Greg Oden in a loss at Portland on Saturday and was left with a right quadriceps contusion. He was day to day, but the Jazz sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PG Williams out with thigh injury]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pg-williams-out-with-thigh-injury.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was out Monday against Charlotte with a thigh injury.Williams collided with Portland center Greg Oden in a loss at Portland on Saturday and was left with a right quadriceps contusion. He was day to day, but the Jazz sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell wants to return to NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/russell-wants-to-return-to-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. -- At age 38, and out of the league since 2005, former Jazz swingman Bryon Russell wants back in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers toy with soft Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-toy-with-soft-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? The night started with the sounds of Deron Williams becoming sick in the Jazz locker room courtesy of a bad omelet and ended with the final seconds ticking off the clock as "Another One Bites the Dust" blared throughout the Rose Garden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko enjoys four-game run ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-enjoys-four-game-run-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? As he reminded a reporter in the locker room Saturday, Kyrylo Fesenko was back at the scene of his first unofficial NBA double-double, a 10-point, 10-rebound effort in an Oct. 12 preseason game against the Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost All-Stars ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almost-all-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Golf broadcasters and writers have been known to identify someone as "the best player who has yet to win a major."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: 5 questions for Greg Miller ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-5-questions-for-greg-miller-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A troubled economy, player injuries, an ailing father: It's been an interesting year for Greg Miller, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. The Deseret News' Jody Genessy sat down with Miller prior to last week's Jazz-Spurs game to see how the ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz road woes continue in loss at Portland ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-road-woes-continue-in-loss-at-portland-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. -- An injury-depleted lineup. Lousy opening- and third-quarter starts. Continued lack of success in the second game of back-to-back sets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz are OUR team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-are-our-team-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I have watched theUtahJazz for the last time, unless I listen to the radio for the sportscasting done by Hot Rod. Do Craig Bolerjack and Ron Boone know they are announcing for our team? They seem to be biased against our guys. I am tired of listening to m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers lead West's playoff scramble ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-lead-west-s-playoff-scramble-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At midseason in the top-heavy Western Conference, nine playoff-caliber teams are battling for eight playoff berths.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz ends 4-game skid, avenges earlier blowout loss ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-ends-4-game-skid-avenges-earlier-blowout-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From the moment he learned that Andrei Kirilenko would be lost to ankle surgery, Deron Williams stressed that the Jazz would need contributions from everybody just to survive the coming weeks with both Kirilenko and Carlos Boozer out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2124.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2125.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After dropping to 16-16 at one point last season, the Jazz were able to make their push up the Western Conference standings thanks to an 11-2 January that ended with them in the midst of a 10-game losing streak. They finished January a disappointing 7-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2126.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a rainy, overcast day in Portland, the Jazz couldn't have been in a darker place Saturday as they flew home after trailing from start to finish in a 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers. The Jazz were greeted by their old challenges in the second game of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 122, Jazz 108]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trail-blazers-122-jazz-108.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers were nearly flawless on offense and cruised past the Utah Jazz.Brandon Roy scored 30 points to lead the Trail Blazers to their fourth straight victory, 122-108 over the Jazz on Saturday night.Nicolas Batum made four 3-pointers a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy lifts Trail Blazers over Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/roy-lifts-trail-blazers-over-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 30 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their fourth straight victory, 122-108 over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Roy, selected as a reserve for the Western Conference All-Star team on Thursday, shot 11-for-19 from the field w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz shake slump, romp past Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-shake-slump-romp-past-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It certainly doesn't atone for what happened 2 1/2 weeks ago in Oklahoma City.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Durant feels an All-Star snub, too ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-s-durant-feels-an-all-star-snub-too-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There may have been a couple of Jazz players on the floor Friday night that felt slighted by not receiving an NBA All-Star selection. But there was certainly another athlete that was an All-Star snub on the court -- and he was not wearing the home white j]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko could face longer recovery time ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-could-face-longer-recovery-time-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not one but two bone fragments were removed Friday from the right-ankle area of Jazz sixth man Andrei Kirilenko, who underwent what general manager Kevin O'Connor called "quick" surgery to clean out the joint.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2115.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, so good for the Jazz while playing without Andrei Kirilenko and Carlos Boozer. They beat the Thunder on Friday night in their first game after learning that Kirilenko would undergo ankle surgery and be lost to them at least until the All-Star brea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2116.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kyrylo Fesenko and Kosta Koufos delighted the Jazz's season-ticket holders with a dance-off at Wednesday's annual barbecue. A video clip was posted on YouTube, as well as the Jazz's own Web site, and Koufos' victory was immortalized with a poster in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2117.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters--Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz ended a season-high four-game losing streak with an authoritative victory their last time out, showing signs of re-establishing their home-court dominance.Winning outside of Salt Lake City, however, has been another story.The Jazz will bring]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 110, Thunder 90]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-110-thunder-90.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams came up with an All-Star caliber performance to help Utah snap a four-game losing streak. With rosters already set for Phoenix, it'll have to do.Williams had 24 points and 12 assists and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Thunder to snap four-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-thunder-to-snap-four-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 24 points and 12 assists and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-90 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night.Mehmet Okur scored 20 points and Paul Millsap added 16 points, nine rebounds and tied a career hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No All-Stars named for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-all-stars-named-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2006, theUtahJazz won't have a representative at the NBA's All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Kirilenko to have surgery Friday ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-kirilenko-to-have-surgery-friday-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When they've been without one of their top five players this season, the Jazz are 18-9.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's Kirilenko has ankle surgery, return unknown]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-kirilenko-has-ankle-surgery-return-unknown.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko had surgery to remove a bone fragment from his right ankle.Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said the procedure Friday was successful and Kirilenko was released from the hospital to recover at home. He was expected to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2107.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench --Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2108.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz hadn't lost to a Western Conference team at home all season before Tuesday. They now have dropped six home games this season, two more than the entire 2007-08 season. In addition, the Jazz fell a full game out of playoff position and 5.5 games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2109.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At first glance, a game Friday against the 10-35 Thunder seems like the perfect cure for Utah's season-high four-game losing streak. But the Jazz can't help but remember the crushing 114-93 loss they suffered in Oklahoma City on Jan. 14. "They beat the me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz not lobbying for Star positions ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-lobbying-for-star-positions-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to boost their hopeful All-Star reserves' chances, some NBA teams send out small gifts to attract the attention of potential voters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor mill quiet for Jazz as trade deadline nears ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rumor-mill-quiet-for-jazz-as-trade-deadline-nears-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With three weeks remaining until the Feb. 19 trade deadline, the Jazz have been largely quiet in the NBA's rumor mill, according to league executives contacted this week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko to have ankle surgery, out indefinitely]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-to-have-ankle-surgery-out-indefinitely.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko is scheduled to have surgery on Friday to remove a bone fragment from his right ankle.The Jazz say they won't know until after the operation how long the surgery will keep Kirilenko out.Kirilenko has missed the past four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Jazz Preview 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-jazz-preview-2113.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have been showing opponents lately why they shouldn't be taken lightly. The stumbling Utah Jazz already witnessed that this month.The Jazz look to snap a season-high four-game losing streak Friday when they host the surging Thund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Kirilenko receives third cortisone shot, still may require surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-kirilenko-receives-third-cortisone-shot-still-may-require-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko received a third cortisone shot Monday but said he will require surgery if he doesn't feel improvement in his injured right ankle in the next two or three days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2098.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench --Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2099.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At first glance, a game Friday against the 10-35 Thunder seems like the perfect cure for Utah's season-high four-game losing streak. But the Jazz can't help but remember the crushing 114-93 loss they suffered in Oklahoma City on Jan. 14. "They beat the me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz hadn't lost to a Western Conference team at home all season before Tuesday. They now have dropped six home games this season, two more than the entire 2007-08 season. In addition, the Jazz fell a full game out of playoff position and 5.5 games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rally falls short vs. Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rally-falls-short-vs-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In describing the team they lost to Tuesday night, members of theUtahJazz talked highly about the San Antonio Spurs' experience, execution and efficiency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz resemble Steelers, minus the titles ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-resemble-steelers-minus-the-titles-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa, Fla. ? The Pittsburgh Steelers are family-owned, keep coaches forever, inspire a devoted local following and play with a hard-working style that takes them into the playoffs year after year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz can't catch up in 4th ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-can-t-catch-up-in-4th-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there was any silver lining as the Jazz's season-high losing streak reached four games Tuesday night, it came with the knowledge that the San Antonio Spurs will be visiting EnergySolutions Arena only once this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If playoffs were tonight, no Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/if-playoffs-were-tonight-no-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the rest of the Western Conference's playoff-caliber teams keep cruising along, the Jazz are no longer treading water by waiting for Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko to return from injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunch-time smart ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/crunch-time-smart-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY - Utah coach Jerry Sloan thinks the Spurs have one of the smartest teams in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer, C.J. praised in loss ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-c-j-praised-in-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C.J. Miles and Ronnie Brewer weren't quite good enough to lead theUtahJazz to a victory over San Antonio on Tuesday night at EnergySolutions Arena, as the Spurs survived a tough 106-100 battle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2089.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench --Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2090.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At first glance, a game Friday against the 10-35 Thunder seems like the perfect cure for Utah's season-high four-game losing streak. But the Jazz can't help but remember the crushing 114-93 loss they suffered in Oklahoma City on Jan. 14. "They beat the me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2091.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz hadn't lost to a Western Conference team at home all season before Tuesday. They now have dropped six home games this season, two more than the entire 2007-08 season. In addition, the Jazz fell a full game out of playoff position and 5.5 games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First at the end of the bench]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/first-at-the-end-of-the-bench.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 106, Jazz 100]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-106-jazz-100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili saved San Antonio from the foul line, where the Spurs struggled the most.Ginobili made all eight of his foul shots in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 of his 13 points in the final period to help the Spurs hold off the Utah Jazz 106-100 on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs surge past slumping Jazz in Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-surge-past-slumping-jazz-in-utah.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan had 24 points and nine rebounds and Manu Ginobili scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter to help the San Antonio Spurs held off the Utah Jazz 106-100 Tuesday night.The Spurs pulled away with a 10-0 run early in the fourth quarter and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets displaying a high tolerance for pain]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-displaying-a-high-tolerance-for-pain.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - As an analyst of statistical data, by definition Rockets general manager Daryl Morey and his merry band of mathematicians look at past events and attempt to predict the future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal demeanor ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/royal-demeanor-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royal demeanor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring makes progress ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-makes-progress-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From where he was in October, fighting to overcome an ankle infection and wondering whether he would play again, Matt Harpring couldn't help but consider Saturday's game a personal victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2080.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Saturday's loss, the Jazz dropped to 17-5 at EnergySolutions Arena this season. That's already one more loss than the Jazz had in going an NBA-best 37-4 at home in 2007-08. The Cavaliers -- the only remaining unbeaten home team at 20-0 -- also beca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2081.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2082.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even the Jazz players themselves had to admit that they will be playing a crucial game Sunday in Denver against the Northwest Division-leading Nuggets. After losing Saturday to Cleveland, the Jazz are in danger of falling 4 1/2 games behind the Nuggets in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nuggets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nuggets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko helped lead the Utah Jazz to a season-opening victory over the Denver Nuggets in their most recent matchup.On Sunday night at the Pepsi Center, the Jazz (25-19) will definitely be without Boozer, and may not have Kirilen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 102, Jazz 97]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/cavaliers-102-jazz-97.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After beating the buzzer to give Cleveland a win the night before, LeBron James enjoyed a much less dramatic finish Saturday.The result was the same: The Cavaliers won again and still had the best record in the NBA.James scored 33 points, pulled down 14 r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron's big night helps Cavs hold off Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lebron-s-big-night-helps-cavs-hold-off-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 33 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and was just one assist short of a triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Utah Jazz 102-97 on Saturday night.Mo Williams added 25 points and four assists, including three alley-oops to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Fesenko to stay in D-League ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fesenko-to-stay-in-d-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston ? The shorthandedUtahJazz considered recalling second-year center Kyrylo Fesenko from the D-League in time for Wednesday's game against Houston, but they decided against it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach's firing annoys Sloan]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/coach-s-firing-annoys-sloan.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan is miffed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller loses his legs to diabetes ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-loses-his-legs-to-diabetes-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz owner and Utah business mogul Larry H. Miller is recovering from double-amputation surgery performed Friday. According a statement from Jazz officials, Miller had his lower legs removed 6 inches below the knee. The surgery stems from his ongoing batt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2071.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if they were playing the second game of a back-to-back set, even if they were playing without the injured Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz had no excuses for burying themselves in the first quarter of yet another road game. The Jazz got off to another slow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2072.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz dropped to 1-7 playing the second game of a back-to-back set on the road, having beaten only Memphis in such circumstances. They also lost for the eighth time in their last nine road games as well as for the fourth time in January. The Jazz wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2073.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos, Center J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/cavaliers-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Cleveland Cavaliers' home winning streak has gotten most of the publicity this season, the Utah Jazz have quietly built a lengthy string of home victories despite a multitude of injuries.Utah (25-18) seeks its eighth straight win at EnergySoluti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan now a Utah treasure ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-now-a-utah-treasure-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard now, 20 years and one month later, to remember the shock Utah sports fans felt when Frank Layden decided suddenly, in the middle of a promising season, to give up his job as head coach of theUtahJazz. The task fell to assistant coach Jerry Sloan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was the most glorious time in Jazz history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2077.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz and their fans had always endured a troubling reputation among outsiders for their quiet hometown and dominant religious culture. But nobody exacerbated it like the Chicago Bulls' Dennis Rodman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2078.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan was perhaps the greatest player in the history of the NBA, and nobody has felt the consequence of that more painfully than the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-2079.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Stockton's shot hangs in the air, suspended and spinning backward, like a Duncan on a string. For all who were there that night, packed into The Summit, watching the Jazz and Rockets battle in Game 6 of the 1997 Western Conference finals, that ball i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2064.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if they were playing the second game of a back-to-back set, even if they were playing without the injured Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz had no excuses for burying themselves in the first quarter of yet another road game. The Jazz got off to another slow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2065.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz dropped to 1-7 playing the second game of a back-to-back set on the road, having beaten only Memphis in such circumstances. They also lost for the eighth time in their last nine road games as well as for the fourth time in January. The Jazz wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2066.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos, Center J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko to stay in D-League ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-to-stay-in-d-league-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 22--HOUSTON -- The shorthandedUtahJazz considered recalling second-year center Kyrylo Fesenko from the D-League in time for Wednesday's game against Houston, but they decided against it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense carries Celtics past Magic]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/defense-carries-celtics-past-magic.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics didn't need illusions or tricks to dominate the Magic Charlie Rosen says. They used something much more basic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-2069.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bynum showed the Lakers and fans exactly why he got that big money deal last season, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao has double-double; Rockets best Jazz  2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/yao-has-double-double-rockets-best-jazz--2070.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Rafer Alston scored 23 and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 108-99 on Wednesday night.Von Wafer added 21 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the closing minutes, and Luis Scola had 19 points and nine rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2055.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz dropped to 1-7 playing the second game of a back-to-back set on the road, having beaten only Memphis in such circumstances. They also lost for the eighth time in their last nine road games as well as for the fourth time in January. The Jazz wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2056.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos, Center J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2057.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if they were playing the second game of a back-to-back set, even if they were playing without the injured Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz had no excuses for burying themselves in the first quarter of yet another road game. The Jazz got off to another slow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Jazz 99]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-108-jazz-99.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter who's in the lineup, no matter when they meet during the season, the Houston Rockets always expect a tough game against the Utah Jazz.Yao Ming had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Rafer Alston scored 23 and the Rockets built a big lead, then hung on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao has double-double; Rockets best Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/yao-has-double-double-rockets-best-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Rafer Alston scored 23 and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 108-99 on Wednesday night.Von Wafer added 21 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the closing minutes, and Luis Scola had 19 points and nine rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz save best for last in victory ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-save-best-for-last-in-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 21--With the second game of a back-to-back set tonight in Houston, followed by games against Cleveland, Denver and San Antonio to open the second half of their season, the Jazz could have used an easy night Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer targets his return date ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-targets-his-return-date-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Power forward Carlos Boozer, the Jazz's leading scorer and rebounder, has a target for his return from arthroscopic knee surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hold off the T-Wolves despite injuries ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hold-off-the-t-wolves-despite-injuries-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz started their 2008-09 NBA season's second half much like they opened the first.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash destroy D-Fenders ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/flash-destroy-d-fenders-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM -- Andre Ingram scored a season-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Utah Flash to a commanding 113-85 NBA Development League victory over the visiting Los Angeles D-Fenders Tuesday night at the McKay Events Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2046.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2047.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have gone 1-6 on the road in the second game of back-to-back sets this season and could have been kicking themselves when they arrived in Houston early Wednesday morning to play the Rockets. Instead of taking advantage of a 14-point lead in the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2048.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jerry Sloan agreed Sunday to a one-year contract extension that will bring him back for a 22nd season as Jazz coach in 2009-10. Sloan, 66, decided to return even though there are no guarantees about the Jazz's roster for next season. As many as nine of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Rockets Preview 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rockets-preview-2049.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two of the Big Three sidelined with injuries, Yao Ming keeps coming up with big performances for Houston.Yao and the short-handed Rockets go for their third straight win on Wednesday night as they host a Utah Jazz team that has been ravaged by injuri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 112, Timberwolves 107]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-112-timberwolves-107.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the game got tight, Mehmet Okur took over for the Utah Jazz.After the Minnesota Timberwolves cut a big lead to one, Okur hit consecutive 3-pointers to boosted the Jazz past Minnesota 112-107 Tuesday night for their seventh straight home win.Deron Wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur helps Jazz put away Wolves]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-helps-jazz-put-away-wolves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur scored 22 points and hit consecutive late 3-pointers to boost the Utah Jazz past the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-107 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight home win.Paul Millsap led Utah with 28 points and 15 rebounds and his dunk gave the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko sidelined by sore ankle]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-sidelined-by-sore-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko left the game against Minnesota midway through the second quarter because of a sore right ankle and was not expected to return.Kirilenko, who averages 12.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, played almost nine minutes and had five]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Even in his 60s, Sloan not stopping: Still going ? Players not surprised coach signed through 2010. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-even-in-his-60s-sloan-not-stopping-still-going-players-not-surprised-coach-signed-through-2010-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 20--Deron Williams wasn't surprised to learn Monday that Jerry Sloan had agreed to a one-year extension to return for the 2009-10 season as Jazz coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halfway home, Jazz not satisfied ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/halfway-home-jazz-not-satisfied-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was perhaps the low point in the first half of their 2008-09 NBA season, worse than the ankle sprain battled by Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer's knee injury that needed arthroscopic surgery and the two knees belonging to Paul Millsap that are so sore]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2038.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As hard as it is to believe, after losing 108 games due to injury, watching Deron Williams go down with a sprained ankle in the preseason, then losing Carlos Boozer to a left knee injury before Thanksgiving, the Jazz reached the midpoint of their season i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2039.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan has agreed to a contract extension for the 2009-10 season, the team announced Sunday. --Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points against the Jazz, the second-highest total by an opposing player this season. Kobe Bryant scored 40 points agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2040.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Matt Harpring. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Jazz Preview 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/timberwolves-jazz-preview-2041.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering the Utah Jazz have won more than 80 percent of their home games the last three seasons, it's not surprising that coach Jerry Sloan's team has another six-game winning streak in Salt Lake City.What is unexpected is that their next opponent has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case weak for Conley deal]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/case-weak-for-conley-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Go aheadMemphisGrizzlies, trade point guard Mike Conley.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles plays in $18M game]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-plays-in-18m-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An important chapter of the Darius Miles comeback chronicles is officially closed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan agrees to one-year extension ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-agrees-to-one-year-extension-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter what happens, this Jazz season always will be significant for the milestones reached by Jerry Sloan, who won his 1,000th game as the team's coach in November and celebrated his 20th anniversary of taking over for Frank Layden a month later.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are plenty of warts out West Group behind Lakers, Spurs all have one problem or another ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/there-are-plenty-of-warts-out-west-group-behind-lakers-spurs-all-have-one-problem-or-another-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pointing out the Mavericks shortcomings is easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2029.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Head coach Jerry Sloan has agreed to a contract extension for the 2009-10 season, the team announced Sunday. --Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points against the Jazz, the second-highest total by an opposing player this season. Kobe Bryant scored 40 points agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2030.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Matt Harpring. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2031.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As hard as it is to believe, after losing 108 games due to injury, watching Deron Williams go down with a sprained ankle in the preseason, then losing Carlos Boozer to a left knee injury before Thanksgiving, the Jazz reached the midpoint of their season i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers take $18 million hit as Miles plays ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-take-18-million-hit-as-miles-plays-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis, Tenn. ? As he matched up against Darius Miles to start the second quarter Friday, Jarron Collins made no mention of the $18 million he knew it was costing the Portland Trail Blazers in salary-cap space the next two summers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star voting tip sheet ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/all-star-voting-tip-sheet-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once again fans will choose the five starters per team for the NBA All-Star Game, and once again they'll do a decent job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Salt Lake Tribune Kurt Kragthorpe column: Kragthorpe: All considered, Jazz's first half was a success ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-salt-lake-tribune-kurt-kragthorpe-column-kragthorpe-all-considered-jazz-s-first-half-was-a-success-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 18--Other than the injuries to the quadriceps, elbow, both ankles, back, abductor, both index fingers, wrist and knee, the Jazz remained healthy through the first half of the 2008-09 schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki takes it out on Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nowitzki-takes-it-out-on-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS -- Maybe it was Dallas' four-game losing streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put an end to road skid ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-an-end-to-road-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis, Tenn. ? Somewhere in the back of Deron Williams' mind, Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City was still festering, driving him as he dragged the Jazz across the finish line to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and the end of their road losing streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dallas Morning News David Moore column: There are plenty of warts out West ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-dallas-morning-news-david-moore-column-there-are-plenty-of-warts-out-west-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 18--Pointing out the Dallas Mavericks shortcomings is easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson comes up big in fourth quarter, Magic top Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nelson-comes-up-big-in-fourth-quarter-magic-top-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Nelson comes up big in fourth quarter, Magic top LakersBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Jameer Nelson did his best impersonation of Los Angeles Lakers superstarKobe Bryantdown the stretch, and the Orlando Magic came]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2021.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As hard as it is to believe, after losing 108 games due to injury, watching Deron Williams go down with a sprained ankle in the preseason, then losing Carlos Boozer to a left knee injury before Thanksgiving, the Jazz reached the midpoint of their season i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2022.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points against the Jazz, the second-highest total by an opposing player this season. Kobe Bryant scored 40 points against the Jazz in a Jan. 2 game, while Detroit's Allen Iverson and Cleveland's LeBron James each had 38 against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2023.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Matt Harpring. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 115, Jazz 108]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-115-jazz-108.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just another game, Dirk Nowitzki insisted.Motivation? Only to help the Dallas Mavericks end a four-game losing streak, not to settle any scores against his nemesis, the Utah Jazz.Regardless of the source - or sources - of inspiration, Nowitzki gave a bril]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk on fire as Mavericks top Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/dirk-on-fire-as-mavericks-top-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki took out all sorts of frustrations on the Utah Jazz, hitting 16 of 20 shots and scoring 39 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-108 victory Saturday night.Nowitzki's fire was stoked by Dallas having lost four straight and by his own ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles returns as starter, doesn't earn much praise ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-returns-as-starter-doesn-t-earn-much-praise-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS -- Jazz coach Jerry Sloan reiterated Friday night how he simply does not believe jobs -- especially as a starter -- should be lost to injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deron takes charge in Jazz win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/deron-takes-charge-in-jazz-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS -- Enough of the Jazz's travel-weary blues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put an end to road skid: Iron D-Will ? Williams plays almost 44 minutes to help Utah turn back Memphis. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-an-end-to-road-skid-iron-d-will-williams-plays-almost-44-minutes-to-help-utah-turn-back-memphis-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 17--MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Somewhere in the back of Deron Williams' mind, Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City was still festering, driving him as he dragged the Jazz across the finish line to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and the end of their road losi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2011.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After losing Wednesday to the NBA-worst Oklahoma City Thunder, the Jazz still have a chance to salvage their three-game road trip if they can beat the Mavericks on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back set. It also will be a game with early postse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2012.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As much displeasure as he has voiced in the past about playing off guard, Deron Williams had no problem playing opposite Brevin Knight for a five-minute stretch to start the second quarter Friday. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he wanted to use Williams as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2013.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Jarron Collins, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Mavericks Preview 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mavericks-preview-2014.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks dug themselves out of a hole once this season. Facing the Utah Jazz at home might help set them on their way to doing it again.The struggling Mavericks look to avoid matching a season-high five-game losing streak while trying to conti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 101, Grizzlies 91]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-101-grizzlies-91.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an ankle injury sidelined him for the first 12 games of the season, Deron Williams is starting to like the one of the NBA's best again.The Utah guard scored 27 points and Ronnie Brewer added 21, leading the Jazz to a 101-91 victory over the Memphis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take down Grizzlies to win 10th straight]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-down-grizzlies-to-win-10th-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 27 points and Ronnie Brewer added 21, leading the Utah Jazz to a 101-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.The Jazz won their seventh straight against the reeling Grizzlies, who have lost five in a row and 13 of 15. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board work ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/board-work-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder leads the league in rebounding over the past six games. In Wednesday's win, Oklahoma City outrebounded the Jazz, 48-26. Four players nearly had double-doubles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRIZZLIES vs. JAZZ ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/grizzlies-vs-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FedExForum, 7 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles showing off versatility for Griz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miles-showing-off-versatility-for-griz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His favorite comeback moment so far is the clunk-a-dunk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-2002.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as they talked about being a better road team this season, the Jazz hit rock bottom Wednesday night in being embarrassed 114-93 by the NBA-worst Thunder to open a three-game trip. Now the Jazz face a must-win game Friday at Memphis, not only to tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-2003.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder's victory over the Jazz represented a breakthrough of sorts. They had been 0-20 against winning teams before beating the Jazz. They hadn't beaten a team by more than 11 points, either, before routing the Jazz. The Thunder opened the season 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-2004.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Thunderstruck in OKC ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-thunderstruck-in-okc-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY -- They had won all of six games this season. They had lost their last five in a row against the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie earns his chance]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rookie-earns-his-chance.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Weaver wasn't sure if he would be drafted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Grizzlies Preview 2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-grizzlies-preview-2007.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz blew a chance to snap their road losing streak by falling to the team with the worst record in the NBA. They'll try to avoid missing another opportunity to end their struggles outside Salt Lake City by taking advantage of another last-place ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-2008.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers almost pulled it off in a classic vs. the Spurs. Andrew Ungvari has a solution for their backcourt in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's underdog thunders past Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-s-underdog-thunders-past-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City ? Because there's nothing to do in Oklahoma City, the Jazz had no excuse for not showing up Wednesday night against the Thunder and suffering a 114-93 humiliation at the hands of the NBA's worst team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Harpring's slow decline ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-harpring-s-slow-decline-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Jazz vacated EnergySolutions Arena this week for three road games, the "Walking with Dinosaurs" show took over the building.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1995.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as they talked about being a better road team this season, the Jazz hit rock bottom Wednesday night in being embarrassed 114-93 by the NBA-worst Thunder to open a three-game trip. Now the Jazz face a must-win game Friday at Memphis, not only to tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1996.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder's victory over the Jazz represented a breakthrough of sorts. They had been 0-20 against winning teams before beating the Jazz. They hadn't beaten a team by more than 11 points, either, before routing the Jazz. The Thunder opened the season 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1997.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Expert: What's wrong with Korver? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-expert-what-s-wrong-with-korver-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question: When Kyle Korver came to the Jazz last year, he shot lights-out and helped them win. Now, his minutes have diminished and he has little freedom to shoot those three-pointers. What happened? Did he get too much publicity? He is an exciting player]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 114, Jazz 93]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-114-jazz-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The presence of big man Nenad Krstic is beginning to pay off in a big way for the Oklahoma City Thunder.In just his fifth game since being signed away from a Russian league, Krstic had 14 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday night in helping the Thunder beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big 3rd-quarter run carries Thunder past Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/big-3rd-quarter-run-carries-thunder-past-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 and Kevin Durant had 21, and Oklahoma City used a 22-7 third-quarter run to take control in the Thunder's 114-93 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Nenad Krstic had 14 points and 11 reboun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce plays Superman, rescues Celtics in OT ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pierce-plays-superman-rescues-celtics-in-ot-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Pierce plays Superman, rescues Celtics in OTBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - To Kevin Garnett, teammate Paul Pierce was Superman on Monday night, though the Boston Celtics' captain didn't wear a cape, fly through th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1986.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder would be mindful to pay more attention to Mehmet Okur in Wednesday night's game than the Indiana Pacers did Monday. Okur scored a career-high 43 points, 41 in the first three quarters, as the Jazz closed a 4-0 homestand with a 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1987.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After missing three games around Christmas with a bad back, Mehmet Okur has been unstoppable since returning. He is averaging 24.2 points in his six games since returning (including a career-high 43 Monday) and has hit 48-of-77 shots (62.3 percent). Oku]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1988.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur sets pace for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-sets-pace-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with injured big men Paul Millsap and Carlos Boozer both out, Indiana evidently did not read the memo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko shines in rare start vs. Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-shines-in-rare-start-vs-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's beginning to look like the starting power forward for theUtahJazz will put up about 20 points and 10-plus rebounds per game like clockwork, regardless of who is filling that roll.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade winds will keep blowing]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trade-winds-will-keep-blowing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics' recent slump has jumbled the Eastern Conference pecking order.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruised knee relegates Millsap to sideline ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bruised-knee-relegates-millsap-to-sideline-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap's second consecutive-games-played streak didn't last nearly as long as his first one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons find trouble in Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pistons-find-trouble-in-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Jazz have dominated theDetroitPistons for years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries and road struggles have highlighted an inconsistent season for the Utah Jazz. Based on the way he's been playing lately, Mehmet Okur could be capable of helping the club overcome both obstacles.After his career-best scoring performance led the Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1978.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After missing three games around Christmas with a bad back, Mehmet Okur has been unstoppable since returning. He is averaging 24.2 points in his six games since returning (including a career-high 43 Monday) and has hit 48-of-77 shots (62.3 percent). Oku]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1979.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Ronnie Brewer, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1980.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder would be mindful to pay more attention to Mehmet Okur in Wednesday night's game than the Indiana Pacers did Monday. Okur scored a career-high 43 points, 41 in the first three quarters, as the Jazz closed a 4-0 homestand with a 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur scores 43 as Jazz outgun Pacers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-scores-43-as-jazz-outgun-pacers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur felt like he couldn't miss and was nearly right.Okur scored a career-high 43 points for Utah as the Jazz beat Indiana 120-113 Monday night, holding off a late push by the Pacers after they rallied from a 20-point deficit.Okur made 13 of 19 sho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Miles to miss second game]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-miles-to-miss-second-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz guard C.J. Miles will miss his second consecutive game with the sprained right ankle he suffered Wednesday. Ronnie Price again will start in his place, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said, this time matched up against Indiana's 6-foot-6 Stephen Graham.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan takes advantage of a practice opportunity ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-takes-advantage-of-a-practice-opportunity-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seems some, maybe even many, with the Jazz were less than thrilled Saturday night to learn they'd be practicing Sunday morning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game day Pacers at Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day-pacers-at-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pacers at Jazz ENERGYSOLUTIONS ARENA TONIGHT, 7 p.m. TV: FSN Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Season series: First meeting Probable starters P. MILLSAP ... T. MURPHY (15.3 ppg, 9.5 rpg) ... (12.0 ppg, 11.4 rpg) R. BREWER ... S. GRAHAM (12.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg) ... (5.9 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz great at sharing the basketball ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-great-at-sharing-the-basketball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They have a penchant, especially lately, for making the extra pass.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1969.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATIONS: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1970.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether it's a product of the schedule or simply stronger play, the Jazz have reasserted their dominance at EnergySolutions Arena. With a victory over Indiana on Monday, the Jazz could close out a 4-0 homestand in which they have beaten Golden State, New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1971.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday in Los Angeles and will rehab for the next four weeks before being reevaluated. Boozer had loose particles removed from the knee, which he injured Nov. 19, but the Jazz said his knee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pacers-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz finally might be learning to win consistently without Carlos Boozer.With lingering injuries expected to sideline the All-Star forward even longer, the Jazz look to close out a perfect homestand with a fourth straight victory Monday night aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz execs plan to ride out auto industry slump ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-execs-plan-to-ride-out-auto-industry-slump-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The headlines out of Detroit have been difficult to ignore this season, but they've had nothing to do with Allen Iverson's arrival in a November trade, Michael Curry's first season as Pistons coach or Rasheed Wallace's always-climbing technical foul count]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz continue to own Pistons ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-continue-to-own-pistons-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they exchanged hugs and handshakes after the final horn, Mehmet Okur, Rasheed Wallace and Tayshaun Prince wished each other well for the rest of the season and left alone the elephant in the room at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Millsap's streak ends ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-millsap-s-streak-ends-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The longest double-double streak by aUtahJazz player in 18 years ended Saturday night at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep win streak alive ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-win-streak-alive-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If something was going to give for the Jazz on Saturday night -- and as it turned out, that indeed was the case -- Paul Millsap can live with what it was.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big shot? Roth had one of Jazz's biggest ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/big-shot-roth-had-one-of-jazz-s-biggest-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most significant shot inUtahJazz history?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1960.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday in Los Angeles and will rehab for the next four weeks before being reevaluated. Boozer had loose particles removed from the knee, which he injured Nov. 19, but the Jazz said his knee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1961.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATIONS: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1962.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether it's a product of the schedule or simply stronger play, the Jazz have reasserted their dominance at EnergySolutions Arena. With a victory over Indiana on Monday, the Jazz could close out a 4-0 homestand in which they have beaten Golden State, New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Pistons 82]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-pistons-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz wouldn't mind facing the Detroit Pistons more than twice a season.Detroit can't seem to beat Utah, especially with former Piston Mehmet Okur leading the Jazz.Okur had 22 points and seven rebounds against his former team and the Jazz beat the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz continue mastery of Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-continue-mastery-of-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half against his former team and the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons for the eighth straight time, 99-82 on Saturday night.Andrei Kirilenko had 11 points and seven rebounds, and Matt Harpring also sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko dominates inside as Flash pound L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-dominates-inside-as-flash-pound-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES -- Kyrylo Fesenko, on assignment from theUtahJazz, posted 17 points and 13 rebounds in helping the Utah Flash defeat the Los Angeles D-Fenders 110-100 at Staples Center Friday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Almond could start Saturday against Detroit ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-almond-could-start-saturday-against-detroit-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond could get to start for ailing Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/almond-could-get-to-start-for-ailing-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fat contracts are guaranteed in the NBA, but playing time certainly isn't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game day Pistons at Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day-pistons-at-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ENERGYSOLUTIONS ARENA Today, 7 p.m. TV: FSN Radio: KFNZ 1320 AM Season series: Jazz lead series, 1-0 Probable starters P. MILLSAP ... T. PRINCE (15.5 ppg, 9.6 rpg) ... (14.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg) M. ALMOND ... A. JOHNSON (4.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg) ... (5.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg) ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1951.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a victory Saturday over Detroit, the Jazz can lay claim to the winning streak for which they've been waiting more than a month. The odds of it happening are pretty good, too, judging from the Jazz's seven consecutive victories over the Pistons. The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1952.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have now beaten the Hornets by 28, 22 and 26 points the last three times they've played in Utah. Deron Williams also now owns a 9-2 head-to-head lead against Chris Paul in their four-year NBA career. --The Jazz honored "Hot Rod" Hundley at half]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1953.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pistons-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have been trying to fight through key injuries all season, but partly because of that, they haven't put together a consistent stretch of victories.Missing Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace hasn't slowed the Detroit Pistons.With those two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Not Pearl Jam? No problem for D-Will ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-not-pearl-jam-no-problem-for-d-will-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz had a sense of humor, they would save three seats -- one for Bill Simmons, one for Eddie Vedder and one for Scott Weiland -- for the first Deron Williams-Chris Paul showdown of the season tonight at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Injury bug catches up to Miles ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-injury-bug-catches-up-to-miles-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As C.J. Miles came down from a jumper on James Posey 's foot in the third quarter of Wednesday's game, the Jazz couldn't help but flash back to the preseason and the sickening scene of Deron Williams clutching his ankle on the United Center floor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko sketchy in Flash win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-sketchy-in-flash-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM -- There's apparently a reason why Kyrylo Fesenko didn't choose to wear No. 23.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz could be bound for Europe next preseason ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-could-be-bound-for-europe-next-preseason-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz better be making sure their coach and player passports are up-to-date, because it's likely they're going to take a rather long trip next October.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Jazz forward Millsap an All-Star? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/is-jazz-forward-millsap-an-all-star-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 9--There are 62 names belonging to Western Conference players on the NBA's 2009 All-Star ballot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1942.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have now beaten the Hornets by 28, 22 and 26 points the last three times they've played in Utah. Deron Williams also now owns a 9-2 head-to-head lead against Chris Paul in their four-year NBA career. --The Jazz honored "Hot Rod" Hundley at half]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1943.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1944.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a victory Saturday over Detroit, the Jazz can lay claim to the winning streak for which they've been waiting more than a month. The odds of it happening are pretty good, too, judging from the Jazz's seven consecutive victories over the Pistons. The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams off, but not Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-off-but-not-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The matching bottle of red Chloraspetic spray and red throat lozenges in front of Deron Williams' locker pretty much told the story of Wednesday night's showdown against Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets from the Jazz guard's perspective.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Paul would prefer a win over D-Will, Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-paul-would-prefer-a-win-over-d-will-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 8--Forget those 26 points and seven assists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz drill Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-drill-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if he managed only eight points and eight assists, even if he never got off the bench in the fourth quarter, Deron Williams couldn't be all that unhappy with how his latest showdown with Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets turned out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz bench dominates Hornets' reserves ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bench-dominates-hornets-reserves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An NBA roster has 12 players available for a game for a reason. An 82-game schedule is a grind, and to expect the starting five to always carry a team is unrealistic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz sting the Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-sting-the-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't worry, DirecTV subscribers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap creams hometown team ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-creams-hometown-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Louisiana, Utah thanks you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1933.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz have now beaten the Hornets by 28, 22 and 26 points the last three times they've played in Utah. Deron Williams also now owns a 9-2 head-to-head lead against Chris Paul in their four-year NBA career. --The Jazz honored "Hot Rod" Hundley at half]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1934.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1935.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a victory Saturday over Detroit, the Jazz can lay claim to the winning streak for which they've been waiting more than a month. The odds of it happening are pretty good, too, judging from the Jazz's seven consecutive victories over the Pistons. The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Free Press Vince Ellis column: Reunion with Billups a chance to reestablish contender status ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/detroit-free-press-vince-ellis-column-reunion-with-billups-a-chance-to-reestablish-contender-status-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 6--LOS ANGELES -- Antonio McDyess' fondest wish when the Pistons face the Nuggets in Denver on Friday night is that he doesn't have sudden brain lapse when he sees Chauncey Billups.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 116, Hornets 90]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-116-hornets-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After running slightly behind New Orleans in the first quarter, the Utah Jazz ran over the Hornets in the second and kept on going.The Jazz held the weary Hornets to two field goals in the second period during a 116-90 victory Wednesday night, pulling dow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap, Jazz run down weary Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-jazz-run-down-weary-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap had 27 points and 14 rebounds to extend his NBA-leading double-double streak to 19 games and the Utah Jazz took advantage of the weary New Orleans Hornets in a 116-90 victory Wednesday night.Millsap also had five assists to go with his latest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Fesenko assigned to D-League ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-fesenko-assigned-to-d-league-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz pull through to beat Golden State ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pull-through-to-beat-golden-state-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As far as the Jazz were concerned, a game against the Golden State Warriors on the first Monday of January was as good a place as any for the turnaround to start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash get Fes, beat Arsenal ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/flash-get-fes-beat-arsenal-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OREM -- On assignment from theUtahJazz, Kyrylo Fesenko suited up for the first time this season as a member of the Utah Flash Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1927.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1928.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they pulled themselves out of an even worse hole last season, the Jazz are beginning to grow concerned about their 19-15 start, which currently has them out of playoff position in the Western Conference. The Jazz have gone just 11-11 since Car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1929.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz fans with DirecTV could have a tough time watching the team's games, beginning next week. The Jazz and the satellite provider are locked in a dispute about programming fees to be paid for the right to broadcast KJZZ, an independent station out of S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for Jazz to make a run ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/time-for-jazz-to-make-a-run-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's some consolation for the Jazz in having been here before, bottoming out at 16-16 last December before regrouping over the season's final 50 games to win the Northwest Division and claim a top-four playoff seed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/same-old-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 3--LOS ANGELES -- As much as they wish it wasn't the case, the Jazz had to admit Friday night that there's no comparison right now with the Los Angeles Lakers, even if the teams did meet in the Western Conference semifinals only eight months ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have enjoyed over three years of home dominance against Golden State.Much lesser teams have been able to defend their home courts versus the Warriors this past week.The struggling Jazz look to get a boost from a game against the Warriors at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at home ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lebron-varejao-keep-cavs-perfect-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at homeBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With a little help from "Wild Thing," LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still running wild at home. ?? Brazilian Anderson Varejao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza's steals seal the deal]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ariza-s-steals-seal-the-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conversation on the bench between Lakers teammates Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza is not idle chatter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1921.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1922.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they pulled themselves out of an even worse hole last season, the Jazz are beginning to grow concerned about their 19-15 start, which currently has them out of playoff position in the Western Conference. The Jazz have gone just 11-11 since Car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1923.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz fans with DirecTV could have a tough time watching the team's games, beginning next week. The Jazz and the satellite provider are locked in a dispute about programming fees to be paid for the right to broadcast KJZZ, an independent station out of S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz play catchup but can't buck Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-play-catchup-but-can-t-buck-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES -- He hasn't had the 'standings talk' with his team yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DirecTV defends action, describing KJZZ-TV's demands 'outrageous' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/directv-defends-action-describing-kjzz-tv-s-demands-outrageous-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES -- There still was no resolution Friday to the Jazz/KJZZ-TV vs. DirecTV flap, but the satellite provider did ratchet up the heat a bit in its ongoing feud with the team-affiliated station.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forced to look ahead: Tough times ? Utah entered Friday out of playoff position. ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forced-to-look-ahead-tough-times-utah-entered-friday-out-of-playoff-position-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 3--LOS ANGELES -- As they prepared to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for the first time since last season's Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz did so with more of an eye on their playoff future than playoff past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another win falls into Lakers' lapse]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/another-win-falls-into-lakers-lapse.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Say this about the Lakers -- they make things interesting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forced to look ahead ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forced-to-look-ahead-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ? As they prepared to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for the first time since last season's Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz did so with more of an eye on their playoff future than playoff past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BILL DWYRE]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bill-dwyre.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is Jan. 2, a Friday night at Staples Center. The Lakers are playing the Utah Jazz, and we all know what that means.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1913.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz fans with DirecTV could have a tough time watching the team's games, beginning next week. The Jazz and the satellite provider are locked in a dispute about programming fees to be paid for the right to broadcast KJZZ, an independent station out of S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1914.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1915.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they pulled themselves out of an even worse hole last season, the Jazz are beginning to grow concerned about their 19-15 start, which currently has them out of playoff position in the Western Conference. The Jazz have gone just 11-11 since Car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries are the Olympic concern]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/injuries-are-the-olympic-concern.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost every time he appears in a city for the first time this season, LeBron James gets asked a similar set of questions by reporters who have yet to talk to him this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 113, Jazz 100]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-113-jazz-100.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, but it was Trevor Ariza's quick hands that saved the Los Angeles Lakers.Ariza came up with two of his season-high five steals in the last 2:22 and scored two fast-break baskets to help the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 113-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe nets 40 as Lakers get by Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-nets-40-as-lakers-get-by-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 113-100 Friday night for their fifth straight win and 17th in 18 home games.Pau Gasol added 21 points, giving him 10,001 for his career, and had 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki takes shots at Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nowitzki-takes-shots-at-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first public comments since being suspended one game for backhanding Jazz forward Matt Harpring with a closed fist in an EnergySolutions Arena game last Friday night, Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki took a shot of sorts at the style of coach Je]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Lakers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-lakers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Off to their best 30-game start since the 1999-2000 championship season, the Los Angeles Lakers have high aspirations for another title.Utah, meanwhile, is just looking for a healthy starting lineup.Los Angeles looks for its fifth win in a row on Friday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[VS. UTAH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1907.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing 15 games in 28 days, including four sets back-to-back, the Jazz gets three days off before one of its most difficult tests of the season. The Jazz, trying to keep up with Denver and Portland in the Northwest Division race, visits Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1908.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer will have arthroscopic surgery to repair his injured left knee. No date has been set to repair the damaged quad tendon, but it's not likely to happen before Jan. 9. His recovery time will be determined after the surgery.  --F Andrei Kiri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1909.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1896.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing 15 games in 28 days, including four sets back-to-back, the Jazz gets three days off before one of its most difficult tests of the season. The Jazz, trying to keep up with Denver and Portland in the Northwest Division race, visits Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1897.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer will have arthroscopic surgery to repair his injured left knee. No date has been set to repair the damaged quad tendon, but it's not likely to happen before Jan. 9. His recovery time will be determined after the surgery.  --F Andrei Kiri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1898.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Boozer to undergo knee surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-boozer-to-undergo-knee-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz All-Star Carlos Boozer, already sidelined since Nov. 19, will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be lost for at least another month, vice president of Basketball operations Kevin O'Connor said Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's double-double streak still intact after all ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-double-double-streak-still-intact-after-all-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz power forward Paul Millsap's double-double streak is back intact and even has increased to 16 straight games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer's out for knee surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-s-out-for-knee-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz expect All-Star power forward Carlos Boozer to be out for at least another month because of a decision to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls notes ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-notes-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bulls special-assignments scout Ron Adams has been hired as an assistant coach by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adams was an assistant for the Bulls for five seasons before moving to the front office last summer when coach Vinny Del Negro was hired. ''Ron ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDyess helps Pistons snap Magic's seven-game win streak ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mcdyess-helps-pistons-snap-magic-s-seven-game-win-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA McDyess helps Pistons snap Magic's seven-game win streakBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - It was no trick. The Detroit Pistons made the Orlando Magic and their season-high seven-game winning streak disappear with tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1887.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing 15 games in 28 days, including four sets back-to-back, the Jazz gets three days off before one of its most difficult tests of the season. The Jazz, trying to keep up with Denver and Portland in the Northwest Division race, visits Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1888.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer will have arthroscopic surgery to repair his injured left knee. No date has been set to repair the damaged quad tendon, but it's not likely to happen before Jan. 9. His recovery time will be determined after the surgery.  --F Andrei Kiri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1889.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer to have arthroscopic surgery on left knee]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-to-have-arthroscopic-surgery-on-left-knee.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.Boozer has missed 21 straight games because of a strained quad tendon he sustained during a game against Milwaukee on Nov. 19.The Jazz said in a statement Tuesday that a da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver is 1-year member of Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/korver-is-1-year-member-of-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Monday marked the one-year anniversary of when Kyle Korver became a member of theUtahJazz via a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer to undergo knee surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-to-undergo-knee-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UtahJazz power forward Carlos Boozer will undergo surgery, probably next week, and will be sidelined for at least a month, Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin O'Connor said Tuesday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams plays like old self in Jazz's win over Philly ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-plays-like-old-self-in-jazz-s-win-over-philly-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the morning, Deron Williams was asked if he remembered the Jazz's prior game against Philadelphia - and how 76ers point guard Andre Miller pounced on circumstances at the time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur at 75 percent still good enough ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-at-75-percent-still-good-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the standard cliche' of giving 110 percent. On Monday night, Mehmet Okur said he could only play at about 75 percent because of a nagging lower-back injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer to have arthroscopic surgery on knee]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-to-have-arthroscopic-surgery-on-knee.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.Boozer has missed 21 straight games because of a strained quad tendon he sustained during a Nov. 17 game against Milwaukee.The Jazz said in a statement Tuesday that a date ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1879.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1880.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After playing 15 games in 28 days, including four sets back-to-back, the Jazz gets three days off before one of its most difficult tests of the season. The Jazz, trying to keep up with Denver and Portland in the Northwest Division race, visits Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1881.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Andrei Kirilenko blocked three shots, giving him 1,200 in his career, Kirilenko ranks third on the Jazz's all-time list behind Mark Eaton (3,064) and Greg Ostertag (1,253). --Jazz assistant trainer/equipment manager Brian Zettler showed up for work Mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams lifts short-handed Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-lifts-short-handed-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah's power players are hurting, and Deron Williams has been for most of the season.Williams got out of bed Monday feeling his best and made sure the reeling Philadelphia 76ers knew it. He scored 27 points to help the short-handed Jazz beat Philadelphia ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Okur says he'll play Monday night ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-okur-says-he-ll-play-monday-night-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a weeklong absence because of back spasms, Jazz center Memo Okur will play Monday night against Philadelphia at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko beginning to perform ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-beginning-to-perform-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyrylo Fesenko settled his 7-foot-1, 300ish-pound body into an undersized chair in front of a corner locker stall at the Toyota Center in Houston and braced for questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player charities often a losing game ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-player-charities-often-a-losing-game-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only way Peter Nicholas could have been more surprised last summer is if Deron Williams had walked into his office wearing his Jazz jersey, with a check in hand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki suspended for flagrant foul on Harpring ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nowitzki-suspended-for-flagrant-foul-on-harpring-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki was unable to escape a one-game suspension for the Flagrant-2 foul he committed against Jazz forward Matt Harpring in Utah's win over the Mavericks last Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1870.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After concluding the most taxing stretch of the schedule with a 120-115 double-overtime loss at Houston on Saturday night, the Jazz return home for five of their next six games. In the past two weeks, the Jazz have played six of seven on the road, includi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1871.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz played their second double-overtime game in nine days. They scored a 120-114 win at Detroit on Dec. 19. This is the first time in franchise history the Jazz have played two double-overtimes games in one season. All-time, their record in double-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1872.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 NBA stories for '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/top-10-nba-stories-for-08-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a good year for the NBA, all things considered. Players, for the most part, kept out of the headlines for off-the-court problems. The playoffs, as usual, were filled with good games and this time the top two teams from each conference, both with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz fall short to Houston ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-fall-short-to-houston-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON -- They were up against a mountain of a man in 7-foot-6 Yao Ming, and they were missing three key peaks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Take 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/morning-sports-summary-take-2-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A brilliant performance in Beijing has helped Chantal Petitclerc (PEH'-tee-clehr) earn a place in history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Millsap joins Boozer, Okur on the sideline ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-millsap-joins-boozer-okur-on-the-sideline-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Paul Millsap will miss seven to 10 days because of a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko plays big against biggest foe ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-plays-big-against-biggest-foe-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON -- At a listed 7-foot-1 and 300 pounds, Jazz reserve center Kyrylo Fesenko considers himself a pretty big guy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game at a glance ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets 120, Jazz 115 (2OT)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight loss ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warriors-send-mighty-celtics-to-second-straight-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight lossBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Suddenly, the streaking Boston Celtics are slumping. ?? Stephen Jackson scored 15 of his game-high 28 points in the final quarter,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1862.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1863.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After concluding the most taxing stretch of the schedule with a 120-115 double-overtime loss at Houston on Saturday night, the Jazz return home for five of their next six games. In the past two weeks, the Jazz have played six of seven on the road, includi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1864.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz played their second double-overtime game in nine days. They scored a 120-114 win at Detroit on Dec. 19. This is the first time in franchise history the Jazz have played two double-overtimes games in one season. All-time, their record in double-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 120, Jazz 115, 2OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-120-jazz-115-2ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets acquired Ron Artest to win games like this.Artest scored 10 of his 28 points in the second overtime and the Rockets recovered from blowing a 16-point lead in the second half to beat the Utah Jazz 120-115 on Saturday night.Yao Ming had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets down Jazz in double OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-down-jazz-in-double-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 10 of his 28 points in the second overtime and the Houston Rockets recovered from blowing a 16-point lead in the second half to beat the Utah Jazz 120-115 on Saturday night.Yao Ming had 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Rockets, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Jazz now an afterthought in division race ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-jazz-now-an-afterthought-in-division-race-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Troubled as this season has been for the Jazz, vexed by injuries and stupid statements made by a star player and a losing record on the road and already four losses at home, the same total as they lost at EnergySolutions all of last year, now comes anothe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz young guys answer the call ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-young-guys-answer-the-call-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz assistant coach Tyrone Corbin told 6-foot-7 starting guard Ronnie Brewer that, with his size, he needed to be getting more rebounds to help out the team. Thursday, Brewer had no excuses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koufos, Fesenko step up, stand tall for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/koufos-fesenko-step-up-stand-tall-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting center Mehmet Okur was out with back spasms. Power forwards Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap were both in street clothes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz return home, stop Mavericks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-return-home-stop-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Home sweet home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: No depth, no problem ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-no-depth-no-problem-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Short-handed battled road-weary Friday night at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koufos, Fesenko get chance to contribute ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/koufos-fesenko-get-chance-to-contribute-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With no Mehmet Okur, with no Carlos Boozer, with no Paul Millsap, theUtahJazz front line came down to the skeleton crew of rookie Kosta Koufos and second-year back-up Kyrylo Fesenko on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1855.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Center Kyrylo Fesenko. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1856.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz were coming off their annual pre-Christmas road trip. This year, they visited Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago and Milwaukee, They finished 2-3 before beating Dallas. The victory gave Utah a 14-3 record under coach Jerry Sloan in their po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1857.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz are only 1-6 on the second night of back-to-back games this season, but they get a chance to improve that record Saturday night at Houston. The Jazz have beaten the Rockets 10 times in their last 15 regular-season meetings. They have also elimina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets have faced each other in each of the last two postseasons, but both teams will have a different look when they square off Saturday in Houston.In their first meeting since last season's playoffs, the Jazz are expected to a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 97, Mavericks 88]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-97-mavericks-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Running out of forwards and centers, the Utah Jazz turned to rookie Kosta Koufos and seldom-used Kyrylo Fesenko.Both came through with career high scoring nights and anchored a patchwork lineup as Utah beat the weary Dallas Mavericks 97-88 on Friday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shorthanded Jazz outrun Mavericks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/shorthanded-jazz-outrun-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Kosta Koufos scored a career-high 18 points and Deron Williams added 17 points and 13 assists as the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-88 on Friday night.The Jazz were without Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur - their to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1845.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1846.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he played the entire second half of Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, Paul Millsap likely will need to take full advantage of a two-day break in the schedule to be able to play for the Jazz as it hosts Dallas on Friday. Millsap hyperextended his left ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1847.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kyrylo Fesenko started for the injured Mehmet Okur. Fesenko hadn't even played in almost a month let alone ever started in his career. The Jazz wanted to give Fesenko an opportunity and also thought he had the size to match up against Milwaukee's Andr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not only did the Utah Jazz finish up their road trip poorly, but their depleted frontcourt didn't come out of it any healthier.The injury-plagued Jazz could be without forwards Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur on Friday night when they return home to face the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz unimpressed with East swing ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-unimpressed-with-east-swing-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked to summarize the Jazz's pre-Christmas road trip, Deron Williams gave an answer Archie Bunker would've liked and "Meathead" would've understood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Millsap to have MRI on injured left knee ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-millsap-to-have-mri-on-injured-left-knee-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does that Christmas song go? Oh yes, 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine players practicing ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[An established presence  Jazz coach Sloan a fixture in NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/an-established-presence-jazz-coach-sloan-a-fixture-in-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coaches get tossed aside with frequency in the National Basketball Association these days, but one man stands alone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Millsap questionable against Mavs ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-millsap-questionable-against-mavs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Paul Millsap will have an MRI performed on his hyper-extended knee today and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Dallas at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game at a glance Bucks 94, Jazz 86 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-bucks-94-jazz-86-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bucks 94, Jazz 86 Game 30: Tuesday at Bradley Center Jazz commit 24 turnovers leading to 26 Milwaukee points. Utah rallies to erase 19-point Bucks third-quarter lead, but never does get back ahead. Jazz, already missing Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur, play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job security isn't good for a coach ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/job-security-isn-t-good-for-a-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You think there's panic on Wall Street? Have you seen what's happening on NBA benches?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap questionable for Friday]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-questionable-for-friday.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Paul Millsap is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Dallas because of a hyperextended left knee.Millsap was having an MRI on Wednesday, but the Jazz said results weren't expected until Friday.Millsap hurt his knee late in the sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS 94, JAZZ 86  Step in right direction  Skiles likes way his team hangs tough against Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bucks-94-jazz-86-step-in-right-direction-skiles-likes-way-his-team-hangs-tough-against-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Scott Skiles measures progress this way: Two weeks ago, hisMilwaukeeBucks probably wouldn't have won this game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko gets surprise start ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fesenko-gets-surprise-start-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE ? There was nothing wrapped with a bow, no card with his name on it, but Kyrylo Fesenko couldn't help but joke that Jazz coach Jerry Sloan had given him an early 22nd birthday present Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap, Jazz fall down to Bucks, 94-86 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-jazz-fall-down-to-bucks-94-86-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee ? As little as they wanted to head home for Christmas after a loss in the final stop of their five-game trip, the Jazz had to consider that they dodged a bullet Tuesday night even in falling 94-86 to the Milwaukee Bucks at Bradley Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1843.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he played the entire second half of Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, Paul Millsap likely will need to take full advantage of a two-day break in the schedule to be able to play for the Jazz as it hosts Dallas on Friday. Millsap hyperextended his left ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1844.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kyrylo Fesenko started for the injured Mehmet Okur. Fesenko hadn't even played in almost a month let alone ever started in his career. The Jazz wanted to give Fesenko an opportunity and also thought he had the size to match up against Milwaukee's Andr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1827.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he played the entire second half of Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, Paul Millsap likely will need to take full advantage of a two-day break in the schedule to be able to play for the Jazz as it hosts Dallas on Friday. Millsap hyperextended his left ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1828.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kyrylo Fesenko started for the injured Mehmet Okur. Fesenko hadn't even played in almost a month let alone ever started in his career. The Jazz wanted to give Fesenko an opportunity and also thought he had the size to match up against Milwaukee's Andr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1829.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Andrei Kirilenko. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks stay hot despite cold shooting]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bucks-stay-hot-despite-cold-shooting.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks shot 1-of-16 from 3-point range and 39 percent from the field. That probably would have meant a blowout loss not long ago.Not anymore.Michael Redd scored 27 points Tuesday night to lead the surging Bucks to their third win in a row and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz without Okur, Millsap leaves with injury]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-without-okur-millsap-leaves-with-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The short-handed Utah Jazz played without center Mehmet Okur on Tuesday night, then got a major scare when forward Paul Millsap injured his left knee early in the first quarter against the Bucks.Okur, who is averaging 16.6 points and 8.2 rebounds, had bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams bruised and banged up but still on court ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-bruised-and-banged-up-but-still-on-court-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- The Jazz practiced Monday in Chicago without starting point guard Deron Williams, who watched because of a bruised right calf.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game day Jazz at Bucks ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day-jazz-at-bucks-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BRADLEY CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME PREVIEW  BUCKS VS. JAZZ ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/game-preview-bucks-vs-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UP NEXT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz play waiting game on trip ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-play-waiting-game-on-trip-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chicago ? Had they started walking north immediately after Saturday's loss to the Bulls, the Jazz would have needed to average barely 2 miles an hour to reach Milwaukee in time for Tuesday's 7 p.m. tipoff against the Bucks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1818.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only once in the past four years have the Jazz come home from their annual pre-Christmas trip with a winning record. They'll need a victory Tuesday at Milwaukee to wrap up a 3-2 trip that by all accounts should have been better. The Jazz followed their do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1819.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After the schedule was released in August, the Jazz appealed to the NBA and the Bucks to move Tuesday's game to Monday in order to get a jump on Christmas. Their request was turned down, leaving the Jazz with two off days between games less than 100 mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1820.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. --G D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer is no loozer, but so long Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-is-no-loozer-but-so-long-utah-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't expect to see Carlos Boozer playing in a Jazz uniform this time next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz are not pleased with scheduling ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-are-not-pleased-with-scheduling-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- A scheduling matter has the Jazz less than thrilled with the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No threat to the streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-threat-to-the-streak.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Except for a stretch in the second quarter when the reserve players were on the court for both teams, the Bulls again proved to be no match for the surging Boston Celtics.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready, willing, able ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ready-willing-able-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way Thabo Sefolosha has been ignored lately, he couldn?t be blamed for wearing street clothes beneath his warmups.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bucks Preview 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bucks-preview-1825.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks could probably get used to these lopsided victories, which have been coming regularly since mid-December.They just shouldn't expect another when the Utah Jazz come to town.The Bucks have won four games by at least 15 points in the past]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons falter at finish]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pistons-falter-at-finish.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS -- TheDetroitPistons talked about hitting Utah with a good start and keeping the pressure on.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1809.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only once in the past four years have the Jazz come home from their annual pre-Christmas trip with a winning record. They'll need a victory Tuesday at Milwaukee to wrap up a 3-2 trip that by all accounts should have been better. The Jazz followed their do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1810.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After the schedule was released in August, the Jazz appealed to the NBA and the Bucks to move Tuesday's game to Monday in order to get a jump on Christmas. Their request was turned down, leaving the Jazz with two off days between games less than 100 mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1811.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. --G D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near misses and key players defined early '90s ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/near-misses-and-key-players-defined-early-90s-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From 1991 and 1996, theUtahJazz grew from being an unexpected participant in the NBA postseason to becoming one of the league's best teams, always on the verge of greatness but always falling short.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Utah falls 106-98 at Chicago ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-utah-falls-106-98-at-chicago-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 8:57 PM- CHICAGO -- Now it comes down to one game to determine if the Jazz will head home with a winning record on this pre-Christmas trip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorable moments, 1991-1996 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/memorable-moments-1991-1996-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 14, 1993 ? Mark Eaton blocks two consecutive shots to earn his 3,000th blocked shot against Seattle, making him only the second player in NBA history to block more than 3,000 shots. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the first. "It's nice to do something in my ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas giving in the NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/christmas-giving-in-the-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few of the Christmas gifts I would, if I could, give on Thursday:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the beginning, Mark Eaton was 'the anchor' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/in-the-beginning-mark-eaton-was-the-anchor-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are those who believe the rise of theUtahJazz began with John Stockton and Karl Malone. Not so.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not-so-memorable moments, 1991-1996 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/not-so-memorable-moments-1991-1996-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 26, 1994 ? Luther Wright, who averaged 1.3 points and 0.7 rebounds in his only season with the Jazz, is placed on the injured list with attention deficit disorder after police discover him at a highway rest stop banging garbage cans and punching in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REFILE (eca029) No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/refile-eca029-no-bull-celtics-winning-streak-snowballs-to-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA REFILE (eca029) No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Changing to a light snowstorm in lead graf?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - While their city was being hit by a light winter snowstorm, the Boston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/no-bull-celtics-winning-streak-snowballs-to-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - While their city was being hit by a heavy winter snowstorm, the Boston Celtics' winning streak kept snowballing. ?? Sharpshooting Ray ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1802.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. --G D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1803.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only once in the past four years have the Jazz come home from their annual pre-Christmas trip with a winning record. They'll need a victory Tuesday at Milwaukee to wrap up a 3-2 trip that by all accounts should have been better. The Jazz followed their do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1804.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After the schedule was released in August, the Jazz appealed to the NBA and the Bucks to move Tuesday's game to Monday in order to get a jump on Christmas. Their request was turned down, leaving the Jazz with two off days between games less than 100 mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose bests Williams as Bulls top Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rose-bests-williams-as-bulls-top-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose certainly got Deron Williams' attention.Rose had 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and Ben Gordon scored 26 points in the Chicago Bulls' 106-98 victory over Williams and the Utah Jazz on Saturday night."He's (Rose) been doing it all ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz do it again in double OT ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-do-it-again-in-double-ot-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Jazz coach Jerry Sloan again thought his club's start was "sluggish."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Insider ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-insider-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer will have third MRI on injured quadriceps]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-will-have-third-mri-on-injured-quadriceps.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer will have a third MRI on a quadriceps tendon injury that has kept him out of 17 straight games."It may have gotten worst," Boozer said before Utah's game against Chicago on Saturday night. "They want to get another MRI done]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz maintain dominance of Pistons ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-maintain-dominance-of-pistons-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS, Mich. ? Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe not, but the Jazz have yet to lose to the Detroit Pistons in the four years since Deron Williams arrived in Utah, a time in which the Pistons have averaged close to 59 victories a season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer awaits doctor's opinion on bad leg ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-awaits-doctor-s-opinion-on-bad-leg-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Auburn Hills, Mich. ? Jazz forward Carlos Boozer was still waiting Friday for a doctor in Los Angeles to weigh in on the results from the MRI exam he underwent Thursday on his sprained left quadriceps tendon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz outlast Pistons, 120-114 in 2 OT ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-outlast-pistons-120-114-in-2-ot-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 9:48 PM- AUBURN HILLS, Mich.- Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe not, but the Jazz have yet to lose to the Detroit Pistons in the four seasons since Deron Williams came to Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1794.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than two months after he suffered a second-degree sprained left ankle when he landed on Derrick Rose's foot on a three-point attempt, Deron Williams will have the chance to repay the Chicago rookie Saturday night. Although there's no bad blood, Willi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1795.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz were forced to stay overnight in Detroit after Friday's game instead of flying to Chicago for the second game of the back-to-back set. The Detroit area was hit by a storm that dumped eight inches of snow, which kept the Jazz's plane from arrivi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1796.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bulls Preview 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bulls-preview-1797.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season, the Utah Jazz advanced to the Western Conference semifinals behind the playmaking of Deron Williams and the inside presence of Carlos Boozer.A new scoring combination has emerged this season.Williams and Paul Millsap try to lead the Jazz to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 120, Pistons 114, 2OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-120-pistons-114-2ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over the past five seasons, the Detroit Pistons have been one of the NBA's toughest teams to beat - except for the Utah Jazz.Deron Williams scored 29 points and Utah won its seventh straight over the Pistons, who extended the Jazz to double overtime befor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockton's ex-roommate now the boss in Sacramento ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stockton-s-ex-roommate-now-the-boss-in-sacramento-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his second go-around as a young player trying to stick with theUtahJazz, Kenny Natt found himself rooming with the team's No. 1 draft pick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There could be significant lineup changes for the Jazz by the time they visit Detroit on Friday for the middle stop on their five-game pre-Christmas trip. The Jazz have beaten the Pistons the last six times they've played. But coach Jerry Sloan clearly ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1783.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz overcame a 22-point deficit against the Nets to match their third-biggest comeback victory in franchise history. The Jazz came back from 34 points down in the second half to beat Denver in a November 1996 game. That was the biggest comeback in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Boozer-backing takes a holiday ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kragthorpe-boozer-backing-takes-a-holiday-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here at Boozer-Backing Headquarters, forward Carlos Boozer's announcement that he's intending to skip the sixth season of his contract with the Jazz in the interest of making more money was met with a variety of reactions around the breakfast table Thursd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz dig win out of huge hole ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-dig-win-out-of-huge-hole-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Power forward Paul Millsap called it "sluggish." Sixth man (at least for now) Andrei Kirilenko deemed it "kind of slumpy." Coach Jerry Sloan declared it "a mess."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Pistons Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-pistons-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons have gained some confidence after three consecutive wins against teams with losing records, but a win against the Utah Jazz - a team they haven't beaten in three years - might be more difficult.The Pistons look to avoid a seventh strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer has second MRI on quadriceps]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-has-second-mri-on-quadriceps.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer had a second MRI on a quadriceps tendon injury that has kept the All-Star out of 15 straight games.Boozer had the examination Thursday and results weren't expected until Friday. He injured the tendon above his left knee Nov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan still playing same tune ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-still-playing-same-tune-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1790.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics added to their astounding win total, but Andrew Ungvari isn't ready to start talking 70 wins just yet. Check out his full Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1773.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz overcame a 22-point deficit against the Nets to match their third-biggest comeback victory in franchise history. The Jazz came back from 34 points down in the second half to beat Denver in a November 1996 game. That was the biggest comeback in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1774.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1775.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There could be significant lineup changes for the Jazz by the time they visit Detroit on Friday for the middle stop on their five-game pre-Christmas trip. The Jazz have beaten the Pistons the last six times they've played. But coach Jerry Sloan clearly ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: In the long haul, Millsap a better value than Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-in-the-long-haul-millsap-a-better-value-than-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap sat in the locker room as he often does after a Jazz loss, long-faced and double-troubled, uttering bromides about the importance of team effort and stepping up and coming out and playing ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Nets 92]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-103-nets-92.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams wouldn't lobby to go back in the game in the second quarter. Not with the way the Utah Jazz had played while he was out there.Once their point guard returned, the Jazz finished off the Nets after a horrendous start.Williams had 17 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Expert: Explain the injured list, and who's going to the D-League? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/ask-the-expert-explain-the-injured-list-and-who-s-going-to-the-d-league-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question: Could you explain the injured list rules to me? If a player is put on the injured list, does he have to stay there a minimum number of games? ... I'm also wondering when the Jazz will decide to send someone down to the D-League? Thanks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap earning Sloan's praises ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-earning-sloan-s-praises-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- He just keeps going, and going, and going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo's speed and ability to finish not up for debate ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rondo-s-speed-and-ability-to-finish-not-up-for-debate-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Before Monday night's loss in Boston, Jazz point guard Deron Williams was asked if he thought Rajon Rondo of the Celtics -- not one of their so-called Big Three -- was the fastest point guard in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One more for road ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-more-for-road-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. -- When it comes to being labeled with a specific job title,OrlandoMagic point guard Jameer Nelson would like to differ.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1764.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Paul Millsap scored a career-high 32 points in Monday's game, including 16 in the second quarter. It was the most points scored by any Jazz player this season. Millsap hit 13-of-20 shots in eclipsing his previous career high of 28, set last season aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1765.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1766.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As upset as he was after giving up 34 points to Devin Harris in a 105-88 loss to New Jersey on Nov. 29, Deron Williams felt better watching Harris scorch Phoenix for a career-high 47 the next night. Williams would feel even better if the Jazz are able to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most coaches aren't worth investing in]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/most-coaches-aren-t-worth-investing-in.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest batch of new coaches weren't expensive hires. Peter Vecsey says owners may be realizing a sensible way to save money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nets Preview 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nets-preview-1768.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah was severely short-handed during an embarrassing home loss to New Jersey last month. It's tougher to find a good reason for the Jazz's continued troubles in road games against the Nets.The Jazz, losers of five straight at New Jersey, look to avenge t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-1769.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics won their 15th straight game Monday and are now a ridiculous 23-2. Yes, they're better than last year, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah's big dig: Jazz fall into hole ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-s-big-dig-jazz-fall-into-hole-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON - The way he spoke after Monday's game, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan thought his players might as well have sent the Boston Celtics a love letter after the first quarter since, in his words, "It looked we were totally enamored with what they were doing."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts beat Jazz for 15th consecutive win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/celts-beat-jazz-for-15th-consecutive-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 8:24 PM- BOSTON--Even as they fell behind by 12 in the first quarter, nine in the third quarter and nine in the fourth quarter, the Jazz kept coming Monday night against the Boston Celtics at TD Banknorth Garden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer wary of putting foot in his mouth ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-wary-of-putting-foot-in-his-mouth-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON - Beyond the soreness from a strained left quadriceps tendon that has kept him out for 14 games, Carlos Boozer admitted Monday that he's been suffering from another problem recently in talking about his return.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1756.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz squandered any chance of taking momentum into their annual pre-Christmas trip with Saturday's loss to Orlando, and now they must hit the road with a greater sense of urgency, beginning Monday at Boston. After going 37-4 at home last season, the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1757.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Ronnie Brewer missing Saturday's game to attend an aunt's funeral, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan gave second-year guard Morris Almond his first career start. Sloan decided that he wanted to keep Andrei Kirilenko and Kyle Korver coming off the bench, and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1758.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Almond to start tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-almond-to-start-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Ronnie Brewer missing Saturday night's game to attend a funeral, Morris Almond will make his first career start for the Jazz when they play the Orlando Magic at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer out tonight against Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/brewer-out-tonight-against-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer really wants to return soon from the injury that's kept him out of the Jazz lineup since mid-November -- and, in his words, he wants it "so bad."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caption only: Giant elves: Yule visitors ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/caption-only-giant-elves-yule-visitors-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz player Andrei Kirilenko hands an autographed ball to Jose Diaz on Friday as Jazz assistant coach Phil Johnson watches at Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. Jazz coaches, trainers, players, dancers and Bear paid their Christmas visit to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA  TOM ENLUND  Sloan credits his success to teamwork ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-tom-enlund-sloan-credits-his-success-to-teamwork-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coaches come and go in the cold, hard world of the National Basketball Association.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Celtics Preview 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-celtics-preview-1763.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when they aren't at their best, the Boston Celtics keep piling up victories, improving the best start in franchise history with the longest winning streak in the NBA this season.The defending champions hope to extend both Monday when they host the Ut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1747.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Ronnie Brewer missing Saturday's game to attend an aunt's funeral, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan gave second-year guard Morris Almond his first career start. Sloan decided that he wanted to keep Andrei Kirilenko and Kyle Korver coming off the bench, and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1748.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1749.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz squandered any chance of taking momentum into their annual pre-Christmas trip with Saturday's loss to Orlando, and now they must hit the road with a greater sense of urgency, beginning Monday at Boston. After going 37-4 at home last season, the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 103, Jazz 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-103-jazz-94.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Dwight Howard be going from Superman to super sub?The All-Star center missed the first game of his career Saturday night, and coach Stan Van Gundy joked he might not get his starting spot back after the Orlando Magic used a dominating third quarter ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic beat Jazz without Howard]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/magic-beat-jazz-without-howard.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rashard Lewis scored 27 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz 103-94 on Saturday night despite playing without injured center Dwight Howard for the first time.Howard missed the first game of his career because of a left knee injury sustained in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer not sure when he'll return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-not-sure-when-he-ll-return-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz power forward Carlos Boozer -- who sat out for a 12th straight game when Utah played Portland late Thursday night -- has quit trying to commit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz send message with win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-send-message-with-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take notice, Denver. Remember the night, Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Beating Orlando before leaving home would be good for spirit ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-beating-orlando-before-leaving-home-would-be-good-for-spirit-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone knows how important the upcoming Christmas road trip will be for the Jazz. The five games are all challenging, the trip features games with at least three teams that will make the postseason and it includes a matchup with the defending champion B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz notes: No Magic for Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-notes-no-magic-for-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have ruled Carlos Boozer out for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic, which means that he will have missed almost a month of action after straining a quadricep tendon in late November.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1739.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko returned from their respective ankle injuries, the Jazz has talked about trying to start a winning streak in the hopes of making up the ground they lost in the season's first month. They will have just that c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1740.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Mehmet Okur's 21 points in the first half were the most in any half this season by a Jazz player as well as the most Okur had ever scored in a first half in his career. --The Jazz improved to 5-0 within the Northwest Division with the victory over Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1741.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Now they have a new wrinkle, Matthew Petersen says in his Thursday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur leads Jazz past Blazers 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-leads-jazz-past-blazers-1744.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It didn't matter much where Mehmet Okur was lining up for his shots in the first half.From 3-point range or under the basket, everything was falling for Okur in Utah's 97-88 victory over Portland on Thursday night.Okur scored 21 of his 27 points in the fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Player Rank ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-player-rank-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STEPHEN HOWARDNO. 121]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz ride Okur's hot start ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-ride-okur-s-hot-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they consolidated all those division championships into one banner before the season, the Jazz left room to commemorate at least four more titles before any future redecorating is needed at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1730.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Mehmet Okur's 21 points in the first half were the most in any half this season by a Jazz player as well as the most Okur had ever scored in a first half in his career. --The Jazz improved to 5-0 within the Northwest Division with the victory over Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1731.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1732.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko returned from their respective ankle injuries, the Jazz has talked about trying to start a winning streak in the hopes of making up the ground they lost in the season's first month. They will have just that c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 97, Trail Blazers 88]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-97-trail-blazers-88.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It didn't matter much where Mehmet Okur was lining up for his shots in the first half.From 3-point range or under the basket, everything was falling for Okur in Utah's 97-88 victory over Portland on Thursday night.Okur scored 21 of his 27 points in the fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur leads Jazz past Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-leads-jazz-past-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It didn't matter much where Mehmet Okur was lining up for his shots in the first half.From 3-point range or under the basket, everything was falling for Okur in Utah's 97-88 victory over Portland on Thursday night.Okur scored 21 of his 27 points in the fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prep boys basketball: Prep boys basketball: Jazz assistant's son shows hoops pedigree ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/prep-boys-basketball-prep-boys-basketball-jazz-assistant-s-son-shows-hoops-pedigree-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Tyrell Corbin crosses-over defenders and drops dimes from the top of the key, he makes it look eerily natural.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prep boys' basketball: West's Corbin learned from the NBA greats ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/prep-boys-basketball-west-s-corbin-learned-from-the-nba-greats-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Tyrell Corbin crosses over defenders and drops dimes from the top of the key, he makes it look eerily natural.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz point guard Williams still frustrated with ankle ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-point-guard-williams-still-frustrated-with-ankle-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Along with Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant and Portland's Brandon Roy, Jazz point guard Deron Williams will be featured in a new Nike commercial that airs tonight on TNT.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Bad ankle tests Williams' patience ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-bad-ankle-tests-williams-patience-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through the fourth quarter of Tuesday's victory at Minnesota, Deron Williams decided he'd had enough of life as Kevin Ollie's coat rack, with the Timberwolves guard hanging and leaning on him at every opportunity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1721.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As closely contested as the Northwest Division could be this season between Utah, Denver and Portland, the Jazz can ill afford a home loss to the Trail Blazers in Thursday's game. The Jazz and Blazers already have played three times this season -- twice i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1722.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Ronnie Brewer had scored a career-high 21 points five times before but finally broke through with 25 points. Brewer carried the Jazz in the second half, particularly in the third quarter, when he scored 16 of the team's 29 points. Unlike his usual pat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1723.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan never lets up, never looks back ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-never-lets-up-never-looks-back-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Jazz coach Frank Layden attended practice on Monday and returned home with this report: "I said, 'This is like practice 20 years ago. Everything's the same. Same drills, same attitude, everything."']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McHale has admiration for Sloan ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mchale-has-admiration-for-sloan-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- Jerry Sloan has an admirer in Kevin McHale, who worked the first game in his second stint as coach of Minnesota when Utah beat the Timberwolves on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One for Consistency]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-for-consistency.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- The Jazz scored one for stability over change on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New look Minnesota Timberwolves find a new way to lose ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/new-look-minnesota-timberwolves-find-a-new-way-to-lose-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a difference a coach makes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview-1728.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Portland Trail Blazers were spending most of the first six weeks of the season on the road, they managed to maintain the Western Conference's longest undefeated start at home.Although that's ended, the Blazers have looked just as comfortable awa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday review]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs and Mavericks played a double-OT game with playoff intensity. John Lorge reviews a busy Tuesday night in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1713.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As closely contested as the Northwest Division could be this season between Utah, Denver and Portland, the Jazz can ill afford a home loss to the Trail Blazers in Thursday's game. The Jazz and Blazers already have played three times this season -- twice i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1714.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Ronnie Brewer had scored a career-high 21 points five times before but finally broke through with 25 points. Brewer carried the Jazz in the second half, particularly in the third quarter, when he scored 16 of the team's 29 points. Unlike his usual pat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1715.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Timberwolves 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-timberwolves-96.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Kevin Love was dressing somberly in the Timberwolves locker room, his back to a group of reporters getting ready to ask him about four crucial misses from the free throw line down the stretch against Utah on Tuesday night.Then new coach Kevin McHal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free throw woes ruin McHale's T-Wolves return]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/free-throw-woes-ruin-mchale-s-t-wolves-return.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin McHale instilled some much-needed energy and heart into his down-and-out Timberwolves in his first game as coach.Next on his agenda should be teaching them how to shoot free throws.Mehmet Okur hit the go-ahead shot with 1.7 seconds to play and the U]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer still not ready to return to lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-still-not-ready-to-return-to-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- Because Carlos Boozer still isn't ready to return, backup Paul Millsap should get at least one more start and -- the way things have been going lately -- one more chance to double up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milestone moment: Sloan at 20 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/milestone-moment-sloan-at-20-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Exactly two decades have passed -- a time period that includes four U.S. presidents, 442 episodes of "The Simpsons," Kosta Koufos' original birthday and a whopping 223 NBA coaching changes -- since Jerry Sloan was hired as head coach of theUtahJazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wittman latest to be fired ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/wittman-latest-to-be-fired-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota fired coach Randy Wittman on Monday and brought former Boston Celtics great Kevin McHale back down from the front office to coach the Timberwolves for a second time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1704.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1705.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will celebrate Jerry Sloan's 20th anniversary of taking over for Frank Layden as the team's coach with Tuesday's game at Minnesota. They also could be getting back Carlos Boozer from a left quadriceps tendon strain. Sloan is the longest-tenured c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1706.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz are 1-5 playing the second game of a back-to-back set, with their lone victory coming Nov. 22 at Memphis. They have endured a brutal schedule in recent weeks, playing three sets of back-to-backs in the last nine days. The Jazz, who don't schedu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz slowly healing]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-slowly-healing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer is hoping to return to the Utah Jazz lineup this week after missing the last 10 games with a strained tendon in his left thigh.Boozer says a return Tuesday night at Minnesota was unlikely, but Thursday at home against Portland was possible.G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan's tenure with Jazz hits 20 years]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-s-tenure-with-jazz-hits-20-years.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Frank Layden felt comfortable when he turned over the Utah Jazz to assistant coach Jerry Sloan early in the 1988-89 season.Layden says he was spent and didn't have the drive to keep coaching. He sensed that was not the case with Sloan."I saw how he loved ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Timberwolves Preview 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-timberwolves-preview-1709.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan has seen plenty of coaches come and go around the league in his 20 years leading the Utah Jazz.The Minnesota Timberwolves have added Randy Wittman to that list.On Sloan's 20th anniversary as their coach, the Jazz face a Timberwolves team seeki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Tough week leaves Williams limping ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-tough-week-leaves-williams-limping-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The box score wouldn't have suggested it, as Deron Williams finished with 15 points and 15 assists and played 38 minutes in Saturday's loss to Phoenix, but the scene in the locker room afterward served as a reminder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan may be headed to the Hall ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-may-be-headed-to-the-hall-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and point-guard great John Stockton have been nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame by the Utah Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: All-time ranking of Jazz players ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-all-time-ranking-of-jazz-players-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz AT 35: ALL-TIME PLAYER RANKINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1695.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1696.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will celebrate Jerry Sloan's 20th anniversary of taking over for Frank Layden as the team's coach with Tuesday's game at Minnesota. They also could be getting back Carlos Boozer from a left quadriceps tendon strain. Sloan is the longest-tenured c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1697.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz are 1-5 playing the second game of a back-to-back set, with their lone victory coming Nov. 22 at Memphis. They have endured a brutal schedule in recent weeks, playing three sets of back-to-backs in the last nine days. The Jazz, who don't schedu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire's 22 points, 20 boards lift Suns to win 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stoudemire-s-22-points-20-boards-lift-suns-to-win-1698.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire was being gracious in saying that all his teammates contributed to Phoenix's victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that ended the Suns' four-game losing streak.No one produced more than Stoudemire.The power forward had 22 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA TODAY ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-today-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Friday's Stars]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things we've learned about the NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/5-things-we-ve-learned-about-the-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With eachNBA team having played 20 games, give or take a couple, the 82-game 2008-09 regular season is one-quarter over. While there is still plenty of Basketball yet to be played, we have learned plenty of things during the past six weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Aches and pains go to Jazz's head ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/monson-aches-and-pains-go-to-jazz-s-head-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It used to be, neither Jerry Sloan nor his players wanted to talk about the injuries that were picking off the Jazz, one by one, as though giving utterance to the fact would call down the wrath of more angry karma.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Big week for Johnson ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-big-week-for-johnson-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's anniversary week for Phil Johnson, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy strikes Rogers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/tragedy-strikes-rogers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is fair to say that Rodney Rogers was a good, not a great, NBA player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1687.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz are 1-5 playing the second game of a back-to-back set, with their lone victory coming Nov. 22 at Memphis. They have endured a brutal schedule in recent weeks, playing three sets of back-to-backs in the last nine days. The Jazz, who don't schedu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1688.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1689.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will celebrate Jerry Sloan's 20th anniversary of taking over for Frank Layden as the team's coach with Tuesday's game at Minnesota. They also could be getting back Carlos Boozer from a left quadriceps tendon strain. Sloan is the longest-tenured c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire's 22 points, 20 boards lift Suns to win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/stoudemire-s-22-points-20-boards-lift-suns-to-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire was being gracious in saying that all his teammates contributed to Phoenix's victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that ended the Suns' four-game losing streak.No one produced more than Stoudemire.The power forward had 22 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Feeling a whole lot better ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-feeling-a-whole-lot-better-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There have been moments of false promise before, but with Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur and Paul Millsap leading the way Friday night, the Jazz looked the closest to whole that they've been in this injury-ravaged season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz top Raptors for 7th straight time 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-top-raptors-for-7th-straight-time-1692.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap had 17 points and 11 rebounds for his seventh straight double-double and added a career-high seven assists in the Utah Jazz's 114-87 victory over Toronto on Friday night in interim coach Jay Triano's Raptors debut.Mehmet Okur led Utah with 21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports on the air  2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sports-on-the-air--1693.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TELEVISION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Feeling a whole lot better  2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-feeling-a-whole-lot-better--1694.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There have been moments of false promise before, but with Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur and Paul Millsap leading the way Friday night, the Jazz looked the closest to whole that they've been in this injury-ravaged season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1679.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he would wait to reserve judgment after his team's most one-sided victory of the season Friday over Toronto until after the Jazz played the second game of the back-to-back set Saturday at Phoenix. "We should see if we can come ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1680.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After sitting out the entire preseason recovering from an ankle infection and then missing five games with a strained back, Matt Harpring entered Friday having played in only seven games for a total of 70 minutes. But after receiving an epidural injecti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1681.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Suns Preview 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-suns-preview-1682.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have done an admirable job making up for some key injuries this season. The Phoenix Suns don't appear to be adjusting nearly as well to changes within their organization.In the midst of a rocky stretch in Terry Porter's first season as coach]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 114, Raptors 87]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-114-raptors-87.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap got his usual double-double and added a career high in assists.Millsap had 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Jazz beat Toronto 114-87 on Friday night in interim coach Jay Triano's Raptors debut.Millsap also had three blocked s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz top Raptors for 7th straight time]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-top-raptors-for-7th-straight-time.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap had 17 points and 11 rebounds for his seventh straight double-double and added a career-high seven assists in the Utah Jazz's 114-87 victory over Toronto on Friday night in interim coach Jay Triano's Raptors debut.Mehmet Okur led Utah with 21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports on the air  2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sports-on-the-air--1685.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TELEVISION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz (12-8) vs. Raptors (8-9)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1672.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in the 1984-85 season, the Jazz signed free-agent guard Jay Triano and brought him to training camp along with a rookie named John Stockton. A captain on the Canadian national team, Triano didn't stick with the Jazz and went on to become Canada's nat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1673.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz hadn't dropped consecutive home games in more than a season, not since losing to Denver and Phoenix in April 2007. They went an NBA-best 37-4 at home last season, but are just 8-3 right now, having lost to Chicago, New Jersey and Miami in the l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1674.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters--Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat beat Jazz to get above .500 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/heat-beat-jazz-to-get-above-500-1677.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and the Miami Heat climbed back above .500 by beating the short-handed Utah Jazz 93-89 on Wednesday night.The Heat closed a five-game road trip at 3-2 with their ninth win in the last 10 meetings against Utah, which was missin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports on the air  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sports-on-the-air--1678.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TELEVISION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1664.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in the 1984-85 season, the Jazz signed free-agent guard Jay Triano and brought him to training camp along with a rookie named John Stockton. A captain on the Canadian national team, Triano didn't stick with the Jazz and went on to become Canada's nat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1665.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz hadn't dropped consecutive home games in more than a season, not since losing to Denver and Phoenix in April 2007. They went an NBA-best 37-4 at home last season, but are just 8-3 right now, having lost to Chicago, New Jersey and Miami in the l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1666.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters--Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Morris Almond, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 93, Jazz 89]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/heat-93-jazz-89.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe a winning record will help Dwyane Wade get over his migraine.Wade overcame his headache and foul trouble while leading Miami to a 93-89 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, getting the Heat back above .500 as they ended a five]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat beat Jazz to get above .500]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/heat-beat-jazz-to-get-above-500.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and the Miami Heat climbed back above .500 by beating the short-handed Utah Jazz 93-89 on Wednesday night.The Heat closed a five-game road trip at 3-2 with their ninth win in the last 10 meetings against Utah, which was missin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' late burst spurs Jazz to win over Kings]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-late-burst-spurs-jazz-to-win-over-kings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams used his limited playing time to make a major contribution for Utah.Williams made two key baskets in the final 1:05 and Kyle Korver scored 15 points, leading the Jazz to a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.After Beno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin's return can't save Kings  2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/martin-s-return-can-t-save-kings--1670.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Korver scored 15 points and Deron Williams had two key baskets in the final minute to give the Utah Jazz a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.After Beno Udrih scored to put the Kings ahead by one, Williams, who had 14 points, re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports on the air ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sports-on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TELEVISION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devin Sent ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/devin-sent-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's no Jason Kidd?and that's a good thing for the Nets, who have turned Devin Harris into an offensive force]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/heat-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's only the beginning of December, but the Miami Heat are close to matching their road win total from all of last season.The Heat look to close out their western road trip with a winning record when they face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Rookie Mich]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1657.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As long as it is playing without Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko, the Jazz is in little more than survival mode, especially playing four games in five nights this week. So far, though, the early returns have been encouraging. The Jazz beat Sacramento 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1658.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan might never use a lineup of Ronnie Price, Kyle Korver, Morris Almond, Paul Millsap or Kosta Koufos ever again, but it worked for one night. The Jazz's second team outscored Sacramento 32-21 in the 12:57 they played together, stabi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1659.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Guard Morris Almond, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Kings 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-kings-94.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams used his limited playing time to make a major contribution for Utah.Williams made two key baskets in the final 1:05 and Kyle Korver scored 15 points, leading the Jazz to a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.After Beno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin's return can't save Kings ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/martin-s-return-can-t-save-kings-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Korver scored 15 points and Deron Williams had two key baskets in the final minute to give the Utah Jazz a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.After Beno Udrih scored to put the Kings ahead by one, Williams, who had 14 points, re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz statistics ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-statistics-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Player G FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. Reb. RPG A Pts. PPG]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league - Knicks light up MSG board ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/around-the-league-knicks-light-up-msg-board-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knicks 138, Warriors 125]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1646.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Just when they get Deron Williams back from a sprained left ankle, the Jazz watched Andrei Kirilenko leave Saturday's game with an injured right ankle in the second quarter. Kirilenko said he had been bothered by discomfort in the ankle after Friday's g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1647.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Morris Almond, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTES: --C Mehmet Okur ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1648.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's traditionally no tougher month on the calendar for the Jazz than December, thanks in large part to the team's annual pre-Christmas trip. The Jazz will play nine of 15 games on the road, beginning with Tuesday's game at Sacramento. The Jazz went 5-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOING IS GETTING TOUGH FOR HARRIS ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/going-is-getting-tough-for-harris-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY -Think of your typical weekend. Now think of how much you'd enjoy it if you had to swim the Hudson with a Buick engine strapped to your back then sprint over a golf course holding a 3-iron aloft in a lightning storm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HARRIS SIZZLES WITH 47 POINTS ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harris-sizzles-with-47-points-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets117]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HARRIS HITS 47 AS NETS SIZZLE ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harris-hits-47-as-nets-sizzle-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets117]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Kings Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-kings-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Sacramento Kings have been terrible at Arco Arena of late. On Tuesday night, they'll try to end a six-game home skid when they take on a Utah Jazz team coming off its worst home loss in two seasons.After losing its first home game of the season Nov. 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Associated Press]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday's games 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-s-games-1654.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris and the Nets exposed Phoenix's fatal flaw in a comeback win, says Erick Blasco in his Sunday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1637.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's traditionally no tougher month on the calendar for the Jazz than December, thanks in large part to the team's annual pre-Christmas trip. The Jazz will play nine of 15 games on the road, beginning with Tuesday's game at Sacramento. The Jazz went 5-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1638.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Just when they get Deron Williams back from a sprained left ankle, the Jazz watched Andrei Kirilenko leave Saturday's game with an injured right ankle in the second quarter. Kirilenko said he had been bothered by discomfort in the ankle after Friday's g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1639.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Morris Almond, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTES: --C Mehmet Okur ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Nets roll over Jazz 105-88 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-nets-roll-over-jazz-105-88-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 9:30 PM-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boo birds come out in Jazz home loss ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-boo-birds-come-out-in-jazz-home-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Jazz played a set of back-to-back games at home was more than seven years ago. It's safe to say they probably won't do so again as long as Larry Miller, Greg Miller or any future generation of Millers owns the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris attacking rim pays off for Nets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harris-attacking-rim-pays-off-for-nets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the New Jersey Nets dealt future hall of famer Jason Kidd last season they got a younger, quicker point guard in return.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz's lack of energy was most disappointing ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-s-lack-of-energy-was-most-disappointing-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you've ever watched a Utah Jazz game and wondered what in the heck Jerry Sloan was thinking, you're not the only one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurts so bad: All NBA teams have injuries, but some teams have more problems than others ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hurts-so-bad-all-nba-teams-have-injuries-but-some-teams-have-more-problems-than-others-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vinny Del Negro's Chicago Bulls did something no other NBA team has been able to do this season on Monday night. They beat the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Williams will play against Nets ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-williams-will-play-against-nets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 5:35 PM- After joking on his way into EnergySolutions Arena that he officially would be a "game time" decision, Deron Williams said he would play in Saturday night's game against New Jersey.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1628.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Morris Almond, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTES: --C Mehmet Okur ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1629.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's traditionally no tougher month on the calendar for the Jazz than December, thanks in large part to the team's annual pre-Christmas trip. The Jazz will play nine of 15 games on the road, beginning with Tuesday's game at Sacramento. The Jazz went 5-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1630.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Just when they get Deron Williams back from a sprained left ankle, the Jazz watched Andrei Kirilenko leave Saturday's game with an injured right ankle in the second quarter. Kirilenko said he had been bothered by discomfort in the ankle after Friday's g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets 105, Jazz 88]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nets-105-jazz-88.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris seemed to have plenty of room in the lane for layup after layup.And the few times the Utah Jazz tried to shut it down for Harris and the Nets, he either drew a foul or passed it back out to a teammate for an easy shot.Harris had 34 points and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris drops 34 on Jazz as Nets roll ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harris-drops-34-on-jazz-as-nets-roll-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored 34 points, and Vince Carter added 22 points to help the New Jersey Nets beat the Utah Jazz 105-88 on Saturday night.The Nets shot 52 percent (40-for-77) and forced the Jazz into 19 turnovers while improving to 2-1 on a four-game road t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Utah runs away in third quarter ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-utah-runs-away-in-third-quarter-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 9:19 PM- The Jazz turned a close game into a rout with a 44-point third quarter Friday night, when Utah won for the fifth time in seven games with a 120-94 victory over Sacramento.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan climbs to rare air ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-climbs-to-rare-air-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rarely, if ever, is his name included in the same legendary coaching brethren as visionaries such as Red Auerbach or Red Holzman, although he is sometimes mentioned with contemporaries Pat Riley, Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35: Vegas experiment proves a noteworthy fiasco ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-vegas-experiment-proves-a-noteworthy-fiasco-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[???It seemed like a crazy idea, even at the time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35: 1984, a year when it all came together ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-1984-a-year-when-it-all-came-together-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 3:49 PM- Nearly a decade after the birth of the franchise in New Orleans and three years after the relocation to Utah, the Jazz were still seeking legitimacy and respect. They needed that one season when the talent on the floor would finally jell,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1619.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's 44-point third quarter was the most points they'd scored in any quarter since a 46-point second quarter in a Jan. 29, 1992 game against Sacramento. The franchise record for most points in a quarter is 50 in the first quarter of an April 10, 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1620.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Morris Almond, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1621.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they keep posting 44-point third quarters, the Jazz might just have to schedule back-to-back home games more often than once every decade or so. The Jazz blew away Sacramento on Friday with their highest-scoring quarter in 16 years. Now the question is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nets-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Nets have been constantly reminded of how important Devin Harris is to them since the point guard returned from a three-game absence with a sprained ankle.The Utah Jazz can relate following Deron Williams' second game back from a similar in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 120, Kings 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-120-kings-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After letting a nine-point lead slip to a halftime tie, the Utah Jazz responded with their best quarter in almost 17 years.The Jazz scored 44 points in the third quarter and beat the Sacramento Kings 120-94 on Friday night, getting 15 assists from Deron W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz get easy win over Kings ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-get-easy-win-over-kings-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had nine of his 15 assists during a 44-point third quarter, and the Utah Jazz pulled away for a 120-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.Williams finished with 13 points before sitting out the fourth quarter and resting his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz: Jazz: All-time ranking of Jazz players ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-jazz-jazz-all-time-ranking-of-jazz-players-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz AT 35: ALL-TIME PLAYER RANKINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz: Timely return for Williams ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-jazz-timely-return-for-williams-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver, Brevin Knight and Jarron Collins all out injured for the Jazz, Deron Williams had to admit that his return Wednesday after missing 13 games with a sprained left ankle couldn't have been better timed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MillsapNo name He plays hurt, hard and with a blue-collar style ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsapno-name-he-plays-hurt-hard-and-with-a-blue-collar-style-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He is a power forward, emphasis on the power part.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1610.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz will play back-to-back home games against Sacramento and New Jersey on Friday and Saturday. It will be the first time they've played back-to-back at home since February 2001, when they lost to San Antonio and then beat New York the following ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1611.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters--Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Morris Almond, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1612.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Jazz have welcomed back Deron Williams after missing 13 games and 5 1-2 weeks with a sprained left ankle, coach Jerry Sloan already is talking about the need to make up whatever ground was lost with Williams out. The Jazz improved to 10-6 aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kings-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz noticed an immediate difference in their play after getting Deron Williams back. The Sacramento Kings continue to be reminded of how much they miss Kevin Martin at the end of close games.After their best offensive performance of the season, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1614.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Magic won away from home Wednesday, and they weren't alone. Andrew Ungvari says it's an NBA trend this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz by quarters ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-by-quarters-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 33, Grizzlies 19]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teammates benefit from Williams' return ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/teammates-benefit-from-williams-return-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz players meant no offense to Ronnie Price, but they couldn't have been happier to have their star point guard, Deron Williams, back feeding them the ball right where they like it on Wednesday night at EnergySolutions during their 117-100 win over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35: Era 3 timeline ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-era-3-timeline-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[June 28, 1983: The Jazz select Thurl Bailey, a 6-foot-11 forward from North Carolina State, in the first round of the NBA draft. He makes an immediate impact, averaging 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds in Utah's first winning season in franchise history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35: Why did Larry Miller buy Jazz? 'Just cuz' ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-at-35-why-did-larry-miller-buy-jazz-just-cuz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? The day Larry Miller grabbed the phone to dial up Dave Checketts, a call that changed Miller's life and the sporting life of an entire state, he had no clear concept of what he was doing or why he was doing it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1601.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz will play back-to-back home games against Sacramento and New Jersey on Friday and Saturday. It will be the first time they've played back-to-back at home since February 2001, when they lost to San Antonio and then beat New York the following ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1602.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters--Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Morris Almond, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1603.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Jazz have welcomed back Deron Williams after missing 13 games and 5 1-2 weeks with a sprained left ankle, coach Jerry Sloan already is talking about the need to make up whatever ground was lost with Williams out. The Jazz improved to 10-6 aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 117, Grizzlies 100]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-117-grizzlies-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz didn't know how much they missed Deron Williams until they were running and dunking to their highest point total of the season."We're just glad to have Deron back," Utah coach Jerry Sloan said after Williams had 11 points and 15 assists in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams makes triumphant return for Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-makes-triumphant-return-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 11 points and 15 assists in his return to the lineup, leading the Utah Jazz to a 117-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.Paul Millsap, who started in place of the injured Carlos Boozer, led Utah with a season-high ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies look for shooting help]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/grizzlies-look-for-shooting-help.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brick by brick, the Grizzlies have dropped three straight games and seven of their past eight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Williams 'thinks' he will return against Memphis ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-williams-thinks-he-will-return-against-memphis-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams, who has missed 13 of the Jazz's first 15 games because of a sprained ankle, expects to play Wednesday night when Utah plays host to Memphis at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz: JAZZ AT 35: ALL-TIME PLAYER RANKINGS ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-jazz-jazz-at-35-all-time-player-rankings-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This season is the franchise's 35th, and to commemorate it, The Tribune is doing a season-long project on the team's history. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms since the team formed in 1974. Continuing daily, Kurt Kragthorpe ranks them all, from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jazz fowl out ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-jazz-fowl-out-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz players Kyle Korver, left, Deron Williams and C.J. Miles, not shown, serve Thanksgiving meals to the homeless on Tuesday at EnergySolutions Arena. The Deron Williams Point of Hope Foundation donated 1,500 meals. Over 3,000 were served.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1592.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1593.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have picked a worse way to open this week's four-game home stand than by losing to Chicago on Monday on Larry Hughes' jumper at the buzzer. It was only the Jazz's second loss in their last 35 regular-season home games. Not only did the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1594.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Though they lost twice at home during last season's playoffs, the Jazz's last regular-season home loss came on March 20 to the L.A. Lakers. That also was the Jazz's only regular-season home loss in 2008. Their last previous home loss before that came in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dream Life of Andrei Kirilenko ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/the-dream-life-of-andrei-kirilenko-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After two nightmarish years in which his numbers fell and his angst level spiked, the Jazz forward found what he needed to jump-start his sagging career: a seat on the bench]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington fires Jordan ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/washington-fires-jordan-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Monday after opening the season 1-10 without injured starters Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/grizzlies-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After opening a four-game homestand with a last-second loss, the injury-riddled Utah Jazz look to regain their home-court dominance on Wednesday night when they face a Memphis Grizzlies team that owns a winning record in Salt Lake City since 2004-05.Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose misses Williams reunion ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rose-misses-williams-reunion-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Monday night marked the first time that Derrick Rose had faced the Utah Jazz since the exhibition game in which Utah's Deron Williams went up for a jumper and came down on Rose's ankle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls feel a buzz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-feel-a-buzz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Hughes hit a 22-foot jumper as time expired to give the Bulls a 101-100 victory over Utah on Monday night, handing the short-handed Jazz its first home loss of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: JAZZ AT 35: ALL-TIME PLAYER RANKINGS ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-jazz-at-35-all-time-player-rankings-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This season is the franchise's 35th, and to commemorate it, The Tribune is doing a season-long project on the team's history. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms since the team formed in 1974. Continuing daily, Kurt Kragthorpe ranks them all, from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1583.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1584.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have picked a worse way to open this week's four-game home stand than by losing to Chicago on Monday on Larry Hughes' jumper at the buzzer. It was only the Jazz's second loss in their last 35 regular-season home games. Not only did the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1585.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Though they lost twice at home during last season's playoffs, the Jazz's last regular-season home loss came on March 20 to the L.A. Lakers. That also was the Jazz's only regular-season home loss in 2008. Their last previous home loss before that came in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose sets stage for Hughes' heroics]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rose-sets-stage-for-hughes-heroics.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when he missed, Derrick Rose was on target.The Chicago rookie tied his career high with nine assists and accidentally set up Larry Hughes' game-winning shot as the Bulls beat the Jazz 101-100 on Monday night, giving Utah its first home loss of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hughes stuns Jazz with buzzer-beating shot]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hughes-stuns-jazz-with-buzzer-beating-shot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Hughes hit a 22-foot jumper as time expired to give the Chicago Bulls a 101-100 win over Utah on Monday night, giving the short-handed Jazz their first home loss of the season.Hughes got the rebound after Derrick Rose missed inside with Utah leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' Mason shows off his versatility ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-mason-shows-off-his-versatility-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The game hadn't even tipped off yet, and already Spurs guard Roger Mason Jr., knew he was in for a special night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Monroe's NBA Beat ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mike-monroe-s-nba-beat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[POWER RANKings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday's games]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-s-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until the Raptors get somebody who can defend inside, they'll never be elite, Erick Blasco says in his Sunday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose winning praise]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rose-winning-praise.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Jackson in Los Angeles. Don Nelson at Golden State. George Karl here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1575.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's light at the end of the tunnel for the Jazz, who will play only one more game before Deron Williams is expected to return Wednesday against Memphis. Coincidentally, the final game he will miss is against the Chicago Bulls, the same team the Jazz w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1576.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was so dismayed by his team's defensive effort, or lack thereof, against San Antonio that he is considering holding morning shootarounds for the second game of back-to-back sets. Sloan was impressed last week watching as Milwaukee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1577.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTES: --C Mehmet O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whoever is healthy enough to make it onto the court for the Utah Jazz, they've been winning - especially at home.The Jazz seek to overcome their injury woes again and remain perfect at home Monday night when they host the stumbling Chicago Bulls.Utah (9-5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz: Jazz 28, Grizzlies 25 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-jazz-jazz-28-grizzlies-25-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz Grizzlies]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Where's the 'D'? ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-where-s-the-d-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was so disturbed by what he described as a "nonexistent" defensive effort in Friday's loss to San Antonio that he is considering holding extra pregame shootarounds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Jazz beat Grizzlies 103-94 ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-jazz-beat-grizzlies-103-94-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 8:27 PM- MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- If his players couldn't do it themselves with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer out injured, then 66-year-old coach Jerry Sloan was just going to have to will the Jazz to victory Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz: Sloan sparks Jazz to win ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-utah-jazz-sloan-sparks-jazz-to-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If his players couldn't do it for themselves with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer out injured, then 66-year-old coach Jerry Sloan was just going to have to will the Jazz to victory Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies on his own.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1567.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's light at the end of the tunnel for the Jazz, who will play only one more game before Deron Williams is expected to return Wednesday against Memphis. Coincidentally, the final game he will miss is against the Chicago Bulls, the same team the Jazz w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1568.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was so dismayed by his team's defensive effort, or lack thereof, against San Antonio that he is considering holding morning shootarounds for the second game of back-to-back sets. Sloan was impressed last week watching as Milwaukee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1569.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Paul Millsap, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Center Kosta Koufos. PLAYER NOTES: --C Mehmet O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz get it done without Williams, Boozer]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-get-it-done-without-williams-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The short-handed Utah Jazz got defensive against the young Memphis Grizzlies.Mehmet Okur had a season-high 23 points, leading the Jazz to a 103-94 victory over Memphis on Saturday night.The Jazz were without guard Deron Williams, leading scorer and reboun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs wallop injury-riddled Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-wallop-injury-riddled-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO -- The Jazz haven't won here in what seems like forever, prompting San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to joke before Friday night's game that that's bound to change some day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks trade top 2 scorers ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-trade-top-2-scorers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mavericks 91, Grizzlies 76.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Jazz trounced in San Antonio ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/short-handed-jazz-trounced-in-san-antonio-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 8:59 PM- SAN ANTONIO -- Considering the last time the Jazz beat the Spurs in San Antonio, it came in a Midwest Division game at the Alamodome on Feb. 28 1999, they weren't about to do so Friday night without Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have done an admirable job playing without their star point guard for most of the first three weeks of the season. It looks like similar success could be hard to come by with their leading scorer and rebounder also sidelined.After Utah lost ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason, Spurs play Jazz in easy win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mason-spurs-play-jazz-in-easy-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Mason was supposed to be a complementary piece when the San Antonio Spurs signed him as a free agent during the offseason. But Mason was the one drawing the compliments Friday night.Mason scored 29 points and the Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer sits out game for Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-sits-out-game-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah forward Carlos Boozer sat out the Jazz's game Friday night against San Antonio because of a left quadriceps strain.He was hurt Wednesday night in a victory over Milwaukee."I'm feeling all right, but I think I won't play the next game (Saturday night ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASKETBALL  Bucks still a step behind  Shortcomings on defense leading to foul trouble ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/basketball-bucks-still-a-step-behind-shortcomings-on-defense-leading-to-foul-trouble-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody said the Milwaukee Bucks would flip a switch and suddenly turn into an elite defensive team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1562.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until they can find a way to win in San Antonio, the streak will always be the story for the Jazz. They have lost 21 consecutive road games to the Spurs -- 18 in the regular season, three in the 2007 Western Conference finals -- dating to February 1999. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1563.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ronnie Price had never even started a game at point guard in his three-year career before Deron Williams suffered a sprained ankle in the preseason. He came through Wednesday with the Jazz severely shorthanded at point guard with Deron Williams and Brev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1564.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are losing by letting Shaq run the show. See what else Matthew Petersen took from Thursday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1566.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview-1550.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries to key players continue to plague the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs.If the Jazz keep dealing with poor health better than the Spurs have, they could be headed for their first win in San Antonio this decade when the teams meet Friday night.I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guardRonnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer,Center Kosta Koufos. 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He came through Wednesday with the Jazz severelyshorthanded at point guard with Deron Williams and Brevin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz wear down plucky Bucks 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-wear-down-plucky-bucks-1554.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once they saw the Milwaukee Bucks were getting tired, C.J. Miles and the Utah Jazz really put on the pressure."Coach (Jerry Sloan) wanted us to run and be aggressive late in the game. They started getting on their heels and we took it to them," said Miles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-1555.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak-1556.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers have problems all over 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-have-problems-all-over-1557.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's wrong with the Clippers? Where do you want to start? Charley Rosen takes aim at a truly dysfunctional team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1541.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guardRonnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer,Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver,Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap.PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1542.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until they can find a way to win in San Antonio, the streak willalways be the story for the Jazz. They have lost 21 consecutive roadgames to the Spurs -- 18 in the regular season, three in the 2007Western Conference finals -- dating to February 1999.The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ronnie Price had never even started a game at point guard in histhree-year career before Deron Williams suffered a sprained ankle inthe preseason. He came through Wednesday with the Jazz severelyshorthanded at point guard with Deron Williams and Brevin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz wear down plucky Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-wear-down-plucky-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once they saw the Milwaukee Bucks were getting tired, C.J. Miles and the Utah Jazz really put on the pressure."Coach (Jerry Sloan) wanted us to run and be aggressive late in the game. They started getting on their heels and we took it to them," said Miles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-1545.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak-1546.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers have problems all over 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-have-problems-all-over-1547.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's wrong with the Clippers? Where do you want to start? Charley Rosen takes aim at a truly dysfunctional team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez looking like a keeper so far 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lopez-looking-like-a-keeper-so-far-1548.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez's first start caught Peter Vecsey's eye. And the GMs who passed up on the Stanford star probably noticed, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1534.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guardRonnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer,Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver,Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap.PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1535.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz talked before the season about being an improved roadteam, but it hasn't worked out that way yet. They returned home from a1-4 road trip and beat Phoenix 109-97 on Monday to improve to 5-0 athome.They will have the chance to win a sixth consecuti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1536.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Led by Andrei Kirilenko, Brevin Knight and Paul Millsap, theJazz's bench combined to score 59 points against the Suns. That wasmore points than the Jazz's starters scored (50).--C Mehmet Okur returned to the Jazz after an emergency trip toTurkey last we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bucks-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have some legitimate excuses for their struggles on a recent five-game road trip. Coach Jerry Sloan just doesn't want to hear them.After his team rebounded with a strong performance at home, Sloan expects to see more of that type of play Wed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak-1539.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers have problems all over]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-have-problems-all-over.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's wrong with the Clippers? Where do you want to start? Charley Rosen takes aim at a truly dysfunctional team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1527.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz talked before the season about being an improved road team, but it hasn't worked out that way yet. They returned home from a 1-4 road trip and beat Phoenix 109-97 on Monday to improve to 5-0 at home. They will have the chance to win a sixth conse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1528.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Led by Andrei Kirilenko, Brevin Knight and Paul Millsap, the Jazz's bench combined to score 59 points against the Suns. That was more points than the Jazz's starters scored (50). --C Mehmet Okur returned to the Jazz after an emergency trip to Turkey las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1529.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced buyouts help players but hurt league]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/forced-buyouts-help-players-but-hurt-league.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Antonio McDyess was traded, yet ended up with a lucrative buyout and free agency. Charley Rosen says it's a bad NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Reviewing Sunday's games]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-reviewing-sunday-s-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq got the boot for a flagrant foul, but the Suns were just fine without him. Erick Blasco reviews all of Sunday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James has 38 as Cavs win 7th straight 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/james-has-38-as-cavs-win-7th-straight-1533.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 38 points, leading a second-half rally that gave the Cleveland Cavaliers their seventh straight victory, 105-93 over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Mo Williams added 20 points for the Cavaliers, including a 3-pointer and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1520.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz headed home late Saturday night, a dreary 1-4 road trip in their rearview mirror. In the final game of its week-long journey, Utah opened a 10-point lead early in the second half at Cleveland. After the Cavaliers rallied, the Jazz were still with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1521.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz played their eighth game without Deron Williams (ankle), their eighth game without Matt Harpring (ankle), their second straight game without Andrei Kirilenko and their fourth straight game without Mehmet Okur, who is in Turkey with his critical]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1522.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Morris Almond, Forward Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Center ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/suns-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz spent their latest game missing three of their most important players, and those absences showed in their third straight loss. The Phoenix Suns lost their future Hall of Famer a quarter into their latest game, but they kept right on rolling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez looking like a keeper so far]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lopez-looking-like-a-keeper-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez's first start caught Peter Vecsey's eye. And the GMs who passed up on the Stanford star probably noticed too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James has 38 as Cavs win 7th straight 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/james-has-38-as-cavs-win-7th-straight-1525.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 38 points, leading a second-half rally that gave the Cleveland Cavaliers their seventh straight victory, 105-93 over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Mo Williams added 20 points for the Cavaliers, including a 3-pointer and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz stars sit out loss with injuries 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-stars-sit-out-loss-with-injuries-1526.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan have combined for more than 2,000 NBA victories. On Friday night they both had to work hard searching for the right lineups because of key injuries.In the end it was the well-traveled Brown, now in Charlotte, who edged the perm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1511.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz played their eighth game without Deron Williams (ankle), their eighth game without Matt Harpring (ankle), their second straight game without Andrei Kirilenko and their fourth straight game without Mehmet Okur, who is in Turkey with his critical]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1512.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Morris Almond, Forward Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Center ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1513.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz headed home late Saturday night, a dreary 1-4 road trip in their rearview mirror. In the final game of its week-long journey, Utah opened a 10-point lead early in the second half at Cleveland. After the Cavaliers rallied, the Jazz were still with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 105, Jazz 93]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/cavaliers-105-jazz-93.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James calls the fourth quarter "winning time."The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar proved that yet again Saturday night.James scored 16 of his 38 points in the final period, leading a second-half rally that gave the Cavaliers their seventh straight vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James has 38 as Cavs win 7th straight]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/james-has-38-as-cavs-win-7th-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 38 points, leading a second-half rally that gave the Cleveland Cavaliers their seventh straight victory, 105-93 over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Mo Williams added 20 points for the Cavaliers, including a 3-pointer and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Kirilenko head Jazz injury list]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-kirilenko-head-jazz-injury-list.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz were without Deron Williams and three other key players Saturday night against Cleveland.Forwards Andrei Kirilenko and Matt Harpring, and center Mehmet Okur all missed the game, leaving coach Jerry Sloan with depleted options as the team end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz stars sit out loss with injuries 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-stars-sit-out-loss-with-injuries-1517.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan have combined for more than 2,000 NBA victories. On Friday night they both had to work hard searching for the right lineups because of key injuries.In the end it was the well-traveled Brown, now in Charlotte, who edged the perm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Kirilenko out against Bobcats 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-kirilenko-out-against-bobcats-1518.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury.With sixth man Andrei Kirilenko also sitting out with a sprained right ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries-1519.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1502.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Second-year C Kyrylo Fesenko rejoined the Jazz after a three-day absence to get a visa issue settled. Fesenko is from Ukraine. He had to go to Toronto to get things straightened out. "I need to get my work visa," he said. "I had to leave country and go ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1503.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Forward Paul Millsap, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Kyle Korver. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1504.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams has returned to the sideline because of his sprained ankle and, now, Andrei Kirilenko has joined him after spraining his right index finger. With Memo Okur still in Turkey with his critically-ill father, the Jazz were desperately shorthande]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Cavaliers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-cavaliers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their offense clicking behind their superstar, the Cleveland Cavaliers are perfect through five games at home and winners of six straight overall.Still, it's safe to say the Cavs' fans will devote plenty of their attention to Cleveland's next opponen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz stars sit out loss with injuries]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-stars-sit-out-loss-with-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan have combined for more than 2,000 NBA victories. On Friday night they both had to work hard searching for the right lineups because of key injuries.In the end it was the well-traveled Brown, now in Charlotte, who edged the perm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Kirilenko out against Bobcats]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-kirilenko-out-against-bobcats.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury.With sixth man Andrei Kirilenko also sitting out with a sprained right ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries-1508.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Wizards earn first win 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/emotional-wizards-earn-first-win-1509.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was, remember, Game 6 of 82, an early step in a long journey. Yet there was Caron Butler, near center court, animatedly pulling off his jersey and waving it at the final horn, celebrating a victory as though it truly meant a lot to him.Moments earlie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action-1510.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan had a short exchange with Wizards owner Abe Pollin outside the locker room after the game. Pollin drafted Sloan as owner of the then-Baltimore Bullets but let him leave for Chicago after his rookie season in the expansion draft. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1494.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1495.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams missed only six games with a sprained left ankle, but the Jazz still have to re-adjust to life with their second-team all-NBA point guard. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan admitted as much after watching his team struggle in a 95-87 loss to Washingto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bobcats Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bobcats-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have struggled on their season high-tying five-game road trip. Visiting the Charlotte Bobcats may help them break out of their slump.Utah looks to even its record on the trip Friday when it faces a Charlotte team that has had trouble putting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Wizards earn first win 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/emotional-wizards-earn-first-win-1498.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was, remember, Game 6 of 82, an early step in a long journey. Yet there was Caron Butler, near center court, animatedly pulling off his jersey and waving it at the final horn, celebrating a victory as though it truly meant a lot to him.Moments earlie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action-1499.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be fooled, Jazz still hitting high notes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/don-t-be-fooled-jazz-still-hitting-high-notes-1500.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't be fooled. Under bandleader Jerry Sloan, the Jazz are still hitting all the high notes &#151; just like they always do, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz welcome back Williams with win 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-welcome-back-williams-with-win-1501.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz played really well without star point guard Deron Williams, winning five of their first six games.They're thrilled to have him back.Williams played for the first time this season to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80 on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1486.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams missed only six games with a sprained left ankle, but the Jazz still have to re-adjust to life with their second-team all-NBA point guard. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan admitted as much after watching his team struggle in a 95-87 loss to Washingto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1488.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan had a short exchange with Wizards owner Abe Pollin outside the locker room after the game. Pollin drafted Sloan as owner of the then-Baltimore Bullets but let him leave for Chicago after his rookie season in the expansion draft. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Wizards earn first win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/emotional-wizards-earn-first-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was, remember, Game 6 of 82, an early step in a long journey. Yet there was Caron Butler, near center court, animatedly pulling off his jersey and waving it at the final horn, celebrating a victory as though it truly meant a lot to him.Moments earlie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be fooled, Jazz still hitting high notes]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/don-t-be-fooled-jazz-still-hitting-high-notes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't be fooled. Under bandleader Jerry Sloan, the Jazz are still hitting all the high notes &#151; just like they always do, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz welcome back Williams with win 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-welcome-back-williams-with-win-1492.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz played really well without star point guard Deron Williams, winning five of their first six games.They're thrilled to have him back.Williams played for the first time this season to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80 on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1479.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that Deron Williams is back, the Jazz's chance of having a winning record on their five-game trip just got brighter. They will face a tough test Wednesday, playing the second game of a back-to-back set against a Washington team that has been off for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1480.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Mehmet Okur attending to his ailing father in Turkey, the Jazz was down three centers for Tuesday's game. Jarron Collins is still nursing an injured elbow and Kyrylo Fesenko had a visa appointment in Toronto. That left Jerry Sloan to start 19-year-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1481.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Kosta Koufos. 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The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks step up defense, hand Jazz first loss 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-step-up-defense-hand-jazz-first-loss-1485.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first quality victory of the Mike D'Antoni era came the way the New York Knicks used to win games: with defense.Jamal Crawford scored 32 points, and the Knicks toughened up defensively in the second half to end the Utah Jazz's undefeated start with a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1471.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the fifth straight season, the Jazz lost to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Since coming to the Jazz, Carlos Boozer never has won at the Garden. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan expressed his wish before the game that he could bring his players into New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1472.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet OkurBench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1473.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In only his second game after he was traded from Philadelphia to the Jazz last December, Kyle Korver had to play against his old team. It was the most uncomfortable game of his life, though Korver still hit two 3-pointers and finished with 14 points in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur returns to Turkey]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-returns-to-turkey.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah center Mehmet Okur is returning to his home country of Turkey to deal with an illness in his family.The Jazz said Monday they have excused Okur so he can be with his family. No other details were released.Okur is Utah's second-leading scorer at 15.5 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-76ers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-76ers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan refused to blame the continued absence of point guard Deron Williams for his team's poor performance in its last game. The loss of another starter, however, might not bode well for a return to form.The Jazz seek to overcome the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks step up defense, hand Jazz first loss 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-step-up-defense-hand-jazz-first-loss-1477.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first quality victory of the Mike D'Antoni era came the way the New York Knicks used to win games: with defense.Jamal Crawford scored 32 points, and the Knicks toughened up defensively in the second half to end the Utah Jazz's undefeated start with a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan wins 1,000th game as Jazz coach 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-wins-1-000th-game-as-jazz-coach-1478.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team, getting 16 points and 12 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko in the Utah Jazz's 104-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.Utah fans chanted "Jerry Sloan!" and "Jer-ry!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1465.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the fifth straight season, the Jazz lost to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Since coming to the Jazz, Carlos Boozer never has won at the Garden. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan expressed his wish before the game that he could bring his players into New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1466.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. 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It was the most uncomfortable game of his life, though Korver still hit two 3-pointers and finished with 14 points in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks step up defense, hand Jazz first loss]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/knicks-step-up-defense-hand-jazz-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first quality victory of the Mike D'Antoni era came the way the New York Knicks used to win games: with defense.Jamal Crawford scored 32 points, and the Knicks toughened up defensively in the second half to end the Utah Jazz's undefeated start with a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan wins 1,000th game as Jazz coach 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-wins-1-000th-game-as-jazz-coach-1469.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team, getting 16 points and 12 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko in the Utah Jazz's 104-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.Utah fans chanted "Jerry Sloan!" and "Jer-ry!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore-1470.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1459.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1460.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Jerry Sloan's 1,000th victory as Jazz coach out of the way, his team can move on to making amends for last season's 17-24 road record, which cost the Jazz a chance at the Western Conference's top playoff seed. 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For the New York Knicks, a franchise that has been on the downturn in recent years, their record after five games is enough to spark some excitement.Utah looks to match its best start in franchi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan wins 1,000th game as Jazz coach 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-wins-1-000th-game-as-jazz-coach-1463.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team, getting 16 points and 12 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko in the Utah Jazz's 104-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.Utah fans chanted "Jerry Sloan!" and "Jer-ry!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore-1464.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1452.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Jerry Sloan's 1,000th victory as Jazz coach out of the way, his team can move on to making amends for last season's 17-24 road record, which cost the Jazz a chance at the Western Conference's top playoff seed. The Jazz will open a five-game road trip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1453.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jerry Sloan made history as the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team. Only five coaches ever have won 1,000 games for their careers, Sloan included, but no other with a single team. Sloan's record might not be broken for several generations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1454.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 104, Thunder 97]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-104-thunder-97.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan shook a few hands, then walked off the court with no hint of a smile or any recognition that he had just made history.Reaching 1,000 wins as coach of the Jazz was much less important to Sloan than anyone else in the arena after Utah beat the O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan wins 1,000th game as Jazz coach]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-wins-1-000th-game-as-jazz-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team, getting 16 points and 12 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko in the Utah Jazz's 104-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.Utah fans chanted "Jerry Sloan!" and "Jer-ry!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore-1457.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Boozer help Jazz hold off Blazers 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-boozer-help-jazz-hold-off-blazers-1458.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmut Okur scored 22 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 - including four in the final 30 seconds - and the Utah Jazz held off the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night to stay undefeated.Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced Utah's l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1445.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As soon as the schedule was released in August, the Jazz learned that Jerry Sloan's 20th anniversary of taking over as coach would be spent playing the Timberwolves on the road Dec. 9. There was another milestone, however, one that the Jazz deemed even mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1446.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Before Wednesday's game, the Jazz honored Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko (as well as two local Class AAA baseball players) who competed in the Beijing Olympics. All five were presented with Omega watches while everyone but Kirilenko ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1447.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thunder-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting a season 4-0 is nothing new for the Utah Jazz, as they've done so in three of the last five seasons. Extending that streak in 2008-09 would mean another milestone for longtime coach Jerry Sloan.Sloan will try to become the first NBA coach to win ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan one win away from 1,000 with Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-one-win-away-from-1-000-with-utah.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah's Jerry Sloan can become the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with the same team when the Jazz host Oklahoma City on Friday night.The Jazz are 999-596 since Sloan took over as coach in December 1988.Sloan, the longest tenured coach in professional ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Boozer help Jazz hold off Blazers 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-boozer-help-jazz-hold-off-blazers-1451.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmut Okur scored 22 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 - including four in the final 30 seconds - and the Utah Jazz held off the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night to stay undefeated.Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced Utah's l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1439.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As soon as the schedule was released in August, the Jazz learned that Jerry Sloan's 20th anniversary of taking over as coach would be spent playing the Timberwolves on the road Dec. 9. There was another milestone, however, one that the Jazz deemed even mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1440.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Before Wednesday's game, the Jazz honored Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko (as well as two local Class AAA baseball players) who competed in the Beijing Olympics. All five were presented with Omega watches while everyone but Kirilenko ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1441.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Trail Blazers 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-103-trail-blazers-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The undefeated Utah Jazz looked to their smallest and oldest player to give them a spark when the game looked out of hand.Brevin Knight, who joined the Jazz in the offseason, played the final 15 minutes and engineered a comeback that pushed Utah past the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Boozer help Jazz hold off Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-boozer-help-jazz-hold-off-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmut Okur scored 22 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 - including four in the final 30 seconds - and the Utah Jazz held off the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night to stay undefeated.Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced Utah's l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap, Jazz keep Clippers winless 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-jazz-keep-clippers-winless-1444.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap scored 15 of his 24 points during a decisive 17-3 run in the fourth quarter, and the unbeaten Utah Jazz beat the winless Los Angeles Clippers 89-73 Monday night.A 3-pointer by Cuttino Mobley trimmed Utah's lead to 67-64 before Millsap began h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1432.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams still isn't sure about returning from a sprained left ankle Wednesday against Portland, but the Jazz guard was in a playful mood at Monday's shootaround. Two weeks after suffering the injury, Williams sounded as if he'd finally turned a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1433.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1434.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz might be getting Deron Williams back for Wednesday's game against Portland, but it has been finding ways to win without its star point guard. The Jazz improved to 3-0 without Williams by beating the Clippers on Monday for the second time in three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Opening with three straight wins is an impressive enough accomplishment. That the Utah Jazz have done it with one of the league's best point guards sidelined bodes very well for their fortunes in 2008-09.The Jazz could have Deron Williams in the lineup fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Reviewing Monday's action]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-reviewing-monday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in a loss to the Magic, the Bulls seem to be buying into new coach Vinny Del Negro, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap, Jazz keep Clippers winless 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-jazz-keep-clippers-winless-1437.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap scored 15 of his 24 points during a decisive 17-3 run in the fourth quarter, and the unbeaten Utah Jazz beat the winless Los Angeles Clippers 89-73 Monday night.A 3-pointer by Cuttino Mobley trimmed Utah's lead to 67-64 before Millsap began h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep Clippers winless 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-clippers-winless-1438.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting by pretty well without Deron Williams.The Jazz set a team record with just five turnovers - fewer than they had with Williams or even John Stockton - and pulled away from the weary and short-handed Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1426.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1427.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz might be getting Deron Williams back for Wednesday's game against Portland, but it has been finding ways to win without its star point guard. The Jazz improved to 3-0 without Williams by beating the Clippers on Monday for the second time in three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1428.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams still isn't sure about returning from a sprained left ankle Wednesday against Portland, but the Jazz guard was in a playful mood at Monday's shootaround. Two weeks after suffering the injury, Williams sounded as if he'd finally turned a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 89, Clippers 73]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-89-clippers-73.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap was playing reasonably well and the Utah Jazz had a narrow lead over the Los Angeles Clippers early in the fourth quarter when suddenly, without warning, the third-year forward from Louisiana Tech took over the game.And when it was finished, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap, Jazz keep Clippers winless]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-jazz-keep-clippers-winless.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Millsap scored 15 of his 24 points during a decisive 17-3 run in the fourth quarter, and the unbeaten Utah Jazz beat the winless Los Angeles Clippers 89-73 Monday night.A 3-pointer by Cuttino Mobley trimmed Utah's lead to 67-64 before Millsap began h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep Clippers winless 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-clippers-winless-1431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting by pretty well without Deron Williams.The Jazz set a team record with just five turnovers - fewer than they had with Williams or even John Stockton - and pulled away from the weary and short-handed Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1419.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Had they won only four more road games last season, the Jazz would have finished atop the Western Conference standings and owned home-court advantage in the playoffs. And with a 37-4 record at EnergySolutions Arena, there's no telling how far they might h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1420.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For only the second time in 21 seasons as Jazz coach, Jerry Sloan called in sick for a game. Sloan stayed home battling flu-like symptoms while assistant coach Phil Johnson filled in. Sloan has missed only 15 games total -- the majority due to league su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1421.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Clippers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-clippers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz sure didn't miss Deron Williams on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, who sure could have used Baron Davis.The teams meet for the second time in three days Monday night in Los Angeles and it's unclear whether either will play in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 101, Clippers 79]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-101-clippers-79.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting by pretty well without Deron Williams.The Jazz set a team record with just five turnovers - fewer than they had with Williams or even John Stockton - and pulled away from the weary and short-handed Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep Clippers winless 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-clippers-winless-1424.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting by pretty well without Deron Williams.The Jazz set a team record with just five turnovers - fewer than they had with Williams or even John Stockton - and pulled away from the weary and short-handed Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz edge Nuggets as Melo sits  2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-edge-nuggets-as-melo-sits--1425.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points in his new reserve role and the Utah Jazz opened the season with a 98-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Mehmet Okur had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1413.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For only the second time in 21 seasons as Jazz coach, Jerry Sloan called in sick for a game. Sloan stayed home battling flu-like symptoms while assistant coach Phil Johnson filled in. Sloan has missed only 15 games total -- the majority due to league su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1414.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1415.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Had they won only four more road games last season, the Jazz would have finished atop the Western Conference standings and owned home-court advantage in the playoffs. And with a 37-4 record at EnergySolutions Arena, there's no telling how far they might h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz keep Clippers winless]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-keep-clippers-winless.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are getting by pretty well without Deron Williams.The Jazz set a team record with just five turnovers - fewer than they had with Williams or even John Stockton - and pulled away from the weary and short-handed Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz edge Nuggets as Melo sits  2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-edge-nuggets-as-melo-sits--1417.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points in his new reserve role and the Utah Jazz opened the season with a 98-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Mehmet Okur had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-harpring-to-miss-jazz-opener-1418.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1407.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz finally entered the dark ages with Wednesday's opener. After years of being the last NBA team to leave the lights on for player introductions, the Jazz installed a new $1 million lighting and sound system that allowed them to darken EnergySolut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1408.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1409.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They might only have to play a handful of games without Deron Williams, but the Jazz got a taste Wednesday of just how difficult survival will be. They beat the Nuggets 98-94 in their opener in a game decided by the smallest of margins. Carlos Boozer was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Jazz Preview 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-jazz-preview-1410.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are anxious to get Deron Williams back in the lineup. They may not need him on Saturday night, especially if the Los Angeles Clippers don't have Baron Davis.The Jazz look to beat the Clippers for the 11th straight time at home, although both]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz edge Nuggets as Melo sits  2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-edge-nuggets-as-melo-sits--1411.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points in his new reserve role and the Utah Jazz opened the season with a 98-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Mehmet Okur had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-harpring-to-miss-jazz-opener-1412.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1401.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They might only have to play a handful of games without Deron Williams, but the Jazz got a taste Wednesday of just how difficult survival will be. They beat the Nuggets 98-94 in their opener in a game decided by the smallest of margins. Carlos Boozer was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1402.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz finally entered the dark ages with Wednesday's opener. After years of being the last NBA team to leave the lights on for player introductions, the Jazz installed a new $1 million lighting and sound system that allowed them to darken EnergySolut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1403.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court awareness: Breaking down opening night]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-opening-night.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While ownership is in turmoil, Yi Jianlian and the Nets scored an upset in his debut. See what else Andrew Ungvari learned Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz edge Nuggets as Melo sits  2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-edge-nuggets-as-melo-sits--1405.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points in his new reserve role and the Utah Jazz opened the season with a 98-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Mehmet Okur had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-harpring-to-miss-jazz-opener-1406.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1395.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz finally entered the dark ages with Wednesday's opener. After years of being the last NBA team to leave the lights on for player introductions, the Jazz installed a new $1 million lighting and sound system that allowed them to darken EnergySolut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1396.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- -- Guard Brevin Knight, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Forward Paul Millsap. PL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1397.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They might only have to play a handful of games without Deron Williams, but the Jazz got a taste Wednesday of just how difficult survival will be. They beat the Nuggets 98-94 in their opener in a game decided by the smallest of margins. Carlos Boozer was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 98, Nuggets 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-98-nuggets-94.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz missed Deron Williams. The Denver Nuggets missed Carmelo Anthony a little more.The Jazz opened the season with their star point guard on the bench with a sprained ankle and beat the Nuggets 98-94 on Wednesday night.Carlos Boozer and Mehmet O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Jazz edge Nuggets as Melo sits ]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-jazz-edge-nuggets-as-melo-sits-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points in his new reserve role and the Utah Jazz opened the season with a 98-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Mehmet Okur had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-harpring-to-miss-jazz-opener-1400.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1390.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. Now he'd finally like to be chosen to the All-Star Game after twice being snubbed. Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Jazz Preview 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-jazz-preview-1392.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning consecutive Northwest Division titles and three playoff series in the last two seasons in the rough-and-tumble Western Conference, the Utah Jazz feel they're on the brink of something bigger in 2008-09.Of course, they're unlikely to get very]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deron Williams, Matt Harpring out for Jazz opener]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/deron-williams-matt-harpring-out-for-jazz-opener.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-harpring-to-miss-jazz-opener.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 Utah Jazz Roster]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/2008-utah-jazz-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Jerry SloanNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1385.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. Now he'd finally like to be chosen to the All-Star Game after twice being snubbed. Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1386.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1387.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion? 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion--1388.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz looking to claim best in West]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-looking-to-claim-best-in-west.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz hoped that having nearly every player return from last season would help take them from the middle of the playoffs to the end.The Jazz will still have everybody back, but not right away.Utah will open the season without starting point guard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1379.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. Now he'd finally like to be chosen to the All-Star Game after twice being snubbed. Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1380.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1381.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion? 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion--1382.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-g-williams-ankle-out-at-least-2-weeks-1383.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out.Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1373.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. Now he'd finally like to be chosen to the All-Star Game after twice being snubbed. Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1374.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1375.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-g-williams-ankle-out-at-least-2-weeks-1377.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out.Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz owner undergoes surgery for bone infection]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-owner-undergoes-surgery-for-bone-infection.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller has had outpatient surgery for a bone infection and diabetic ulcers doctors discovered on his foot.Miller's wife, Gail, told the Deseret News that he will undergo six weeks of IV and hyperbaric chamber therapy for the conditio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1369.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. Now he'd finally like to be chosen to the All-Star Game after twice being snubbed. Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1370.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1371.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-g-williams-ankle-out-at-least-2-weeks-1372.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out.Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1362.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. Now he'd finally like to be chosen to the All-Star Game after twice being snubbed. Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1363.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1364.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 100, Trail Blazers 89]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-100-trail-blazers-89.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Korver hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 15 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-89 on Thursday night in the exhibition finale for both teams.Ronnie Brewer led Utah (4-3) with 22 points, and Carl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-g-williams-ankle-out-at-least-2-weeks-1366.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out.Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Williams sprains ankle; X-rays negative 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-williams-sprains-ankle-x-rays-negative-1367.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter.Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1357.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1358.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1359.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. 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Williams wants to be more aggressive offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-g-williams-ankle-out-at-least-2-weeks-1360.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out.Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Williams sprains ankle; X-rays negative 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-williams-sprains-ankle-x-rays-negative-1361.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter.Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1353.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. 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They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Williams sprains ankle; X-rays negative 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-williams-sprains-ankle-x-rays-negative-1356.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter.Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deron Williams out at least 2 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/deron-williams-out-at-least-2-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz will be opening the regular season without their top player.Point guard Deron Williams is out for at least two weeks with a sprained ankle, the Jazz said Monday, two days after Williams was injured in a preseason game at Chicago.Results from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-g-williams-ankle-out-at-least-2-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out.Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Williams sprains ankle; X-rays negative 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-williams-sprains-ankle-x-rays-negative-1349.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter.Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1350.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the summer of 2004, when they signed Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur as free agents and Andrei Kirilenko to a contract extension, the Jazz have been building toward this season. They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1351.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1352.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. 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They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1345.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1346.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. 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They drafted Deron Williams the following summer and have kept their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1341.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--What the Jazz are considering doing in using Andrei Kirilenko as a sixth man in Matt Harpring's absence is close to unprecedented. No team other than the Knicks with Stephon Marbury ($20.8 million) would be paying a player more to come off the bench tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1342.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Deron Williams was a second team All-NBA selection last season and won an Olympic gold medal this summer. 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The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 120, Jazz 119, OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-120-jazz-119-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So, what did coach George Karl think when the Denver Nuggets' exhibition game against Utah went into overtime Wednesday night?"I think I wanted to strangle Ruben Patterson," Karl deadpanned.The Nuggets pulled out a 120-119 win but they weren't happy they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1324.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1325.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1313.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1314.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 93, Trail Blazers 80]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-93-trail-blazers-80.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or were out becau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1309.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1293.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1294.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1282.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1283.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1284.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By one measure, the Jazz are the picture of stability entering the season, having brought back 13 players from a team that went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Jerry Sloan is back for his 21st season as coach. The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1285.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1286.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1287.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1275.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1276.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1277.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By one measure, the Jazz are the picture of stability entering the season, having brought back 13 players from a team that went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Jerry Sloan is back for his 21st season as coach. The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Lakers 90]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-99-lakers-90.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap each scored 13 points, Deron Williams had 11 points and eight assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.Kobe Bryant played 24 minutes for the Lakers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1279.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1280.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1281.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1268.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1269.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1270.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By one measure, the Jazz are the picture of stability entering the season, having brought back 13 players from a team that went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Jerry Sloan is back for his 21st season as coach. The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1271.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1272.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1273.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-1274.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1261.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1262.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1263.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By one measure, the Jazz are the picture of stability entering the season, having brought back 13 players from a team that went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Jerry Sloan is back for his 21st season as coach. The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers-1264.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1265.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1266.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-1267.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1254.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1255.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1256.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By one measure, the Jazz are the picture of stability entering the season, having brought back 13 players from a team that went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Jerry Sloan is back for his 21st season as coach. The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1259.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-1260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1247.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By one measure, the Jazz are the picture of stability entering the season, having brought back 13 players from a team that went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Jerry Sloan is back for his 21st season as coach. The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1248.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1249.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top point guards: D-Wade leads the way]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/top-point-guards-d-wade-leads-the-way.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the NBA season right around the corner, I'm sure many of you are starting to contemplate your fantasy drafts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1251.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1252.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? 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The o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1242.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's two top goals entering the season are making a commitment to playing improved defense and also winning on the road. The two do go hand-in-hand to a certain extent. The Jazz gave up 99.3 points a game last season, the most by a Jerry Sloan-coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1243.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-1245.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? 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It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1235.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. With his enshrinement taking place in early September, Dantley was credited with helping establish the Jazz in Utah during the seven seasons he p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1236.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1237.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will head to Boise, Idaho, for training camp in late September with largely the same cast of players that has enabled them to win 50-plus games and three playoff series the last two seasons. But the stakes couldn't be higher for the Jazz this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz back for training camp]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-back-for-training-camp.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harpring's knees are fine. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1224.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. With his enshrinement taking place in early September, Dantley was credited with helping establish the Jazz in Utah during the seven seasons he p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1225.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers finally have foundation for success]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/blazers-finally-have-foundation-for-success.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers are as young as they are talented, so they'll need leadership from Brandon Roy and Nate McMillan, Matt Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1220.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1210.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. With his enshrinement taking place in early September, Dantley was credited with helping establish the Jazz in Utah during the seven seasons he p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1211.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1214.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1205.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1209.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1200.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. 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But the stakes couldn't be higher for the Jazz this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will head to Boise, Idaho, for training camp in late September with largely the same cast of players that has enabled them to win 50-plus games and three playoff series the last two seasons. But the stakes couldn't be higher for the Jazz this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1191.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. 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They're not the only team wishing on a star. Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1194.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1184.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:56:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will head to Boise, Idaho, for training camp in late September with largely the same cast of players that has enabled them to win 50-plus games and three playoff series the last two seasons. But the stakes couldn't be higher for the Jazz this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1185.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:56:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. With his enshrinement taking place in early September, Dantley was credited with helping establish the Jazz in Utah during the seven seasons he p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:56:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1189.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:56:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1179.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will head to Boise, Idaho, for training camp in late September with largely the same cast of players that has enabled them to win 50-plus games and three playoff series the last two seasons. But the stakes couldn't be higher for the Jazz this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1180.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. With his enshrinement taking place in early September, Dantley was credited with helping establish the Jazz in Utah during the seven seasons he p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1181.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1174.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will head to Boise, Idaho, for training camp in late September with largely the same cast of players that has enabled them to win 50-plus games and three playoff series the last two seasons. But the stakes couldn't be higher for the Jazz this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1175.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A finalist six previous times, Adrian Dantley was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. 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They're not the only team wishing on a star. Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1178.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1169.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1170.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1173.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Did Bosh convince you in Beijing?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-did-bosh-convince-you-in-beijing-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of Charley Rosen's readers wants him to admit Chris Bosh is among the top power forwards. We have a feeling he won't like this.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1164.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1165.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1166.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will injured stars be able to shine again? 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/will-injured-stars-be-able-to-shine-again--1167.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' destiny depends largely on Yao Ming's rehab. They're not the only team wishing on a star. Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1168.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1157.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1158.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1159.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will injured stars be able to shine again? 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/will-injured-stars-be-able-to-shine-again--1160.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' destiny depends largely on Yao Ming's rehab. They're not the only team wishing on a star. Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1161.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the road to redemption 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/breaking-down-the-road-to-redemption-1162.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2000, the U.S. struck gold in an international hoops event. Charley Rosen breaks down how it happened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-1151.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-1152.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-1153.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will injured stars be able to shine again? 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/will-injured-stars-be-able-to-shine-again--1154.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' destiny depends largely on Yao Ming's rehab. They're not the only team wishing on a star. Dr. Rosen breaks it down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-1155.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the road to redemption 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/breaking-down-the-road-to-redemption-1156.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2000, the U.S. struck gold in an international hoops event. 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The Americans convinced Charley Rosen they can win gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning signs abound in Angola win 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warning-signs-abound-in-angola-win-951.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA's win over Angola might have looked like a laugher to you, but all Charley Rosen saw were warning signs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller released from hospital after heart attack 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-released-from-hospital-after-heart-attack-952.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, nearly two months after having a heart attack and subsequent setbacks that he said nearly killed him.The 64-year-old Miller held a 90-minute news conference in which he described]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning signs abound in Angola win 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warning-signs-abound-in-angola-win-942.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA's win over Angola might have looked like a laugher to you, but all Charley Rosen saw were warning signs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-943.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-944.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-945.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller released from hospital after heart attack 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-released-from-hospital-after-heart-attack-946.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, nearly two months after having a heart attack and subsequent setbacks that he said nearly killed him.The 64-year-old Miller held a 90-minute news conference in which he described]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning signs abound in Angola win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/warning-signs-abound-in-angola-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA's win over Angola might have looked like a laugher to you, but all Charley Rosen saw were warning signs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-938.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-939.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-940.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller released from hospital after heart attack 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-released-from-hospital-after-heart-attack-941.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, nearly two months after having a heart attack and subsequent setbacks that he said nearly killed him.The 64-year-old Miller held a 90-minute news conference in which he described]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-933.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-934.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-935.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller released from hospital after heart attack 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/miller-released-from-hospital-after-heart-attack-936.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, nearly two months after having a heart attack and subsequent setbacks that he said nearly killed him.The 64-year-old Miller held a 90-minute news conference in which he described]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-929.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Half a world away from Utah, the Jazz will be well represented at the Beijing Olympics with Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing for USA Basketball and Andrei Kirilenko leading the Russian national team. The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-930.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-931.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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The three were reunited in Shanghai before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-926.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller, 64, was released from a Salt Lake City hospital on Aug. 8 nearly two months after suffering a heart attack and a series of medical setbacks. --Andrei Kirilenko was honored to be chosen as Russia's flag-bearer for the Olympic ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-927.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Charley Rosen answers your questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-913.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking, the Jazz were able to complete a contract extension that will keep Deron Williams in Utah through at least the 2011-12 season and will pay him between $50 million and $70 million. The Jazz were able to get the deal done two days be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-914.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A year ago, the Jazz signed Jason Hart to a two-year, $4.8 million contract hoping the veteran guard could help fill the void left after Derek Fisher's departure. Instead, Hart's stay in Utah lasted just one season. 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Randy Hill had to look hard to find Team USA's vulnerabilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-909.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking, the Jazz were able to complete a contract extension that will keep Deron Williams in Utah through at least the 2011-12 season and will pay him between $50 million and $70 million. The Jazz were able to get the deal done two days be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-910.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A year ago, the Jazz signed Jason Hart to a two-year, $4.8 million contract hoping the veteran guard could help fill the void left after Derek Fisher's departure. Instead, Hart's stay in Utah lasted just one season. The Jazz traded Hart to the Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-911.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Athens flaws fixed, Team USA must be golden]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/with-athens-flaws-fixed-team-usa-must-be-golden.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the flaws from Athens fixed, Charley Rosen says the Americans should win gold. That should make U.S. basketball nervous.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-905.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking, the Jazz were able to complete a contract extension that will keep Deron Williams in Utah through at least the 2011-12 season and will pay him between $50 million and $70 million. The Jazz were able to get the deal done two days be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-906.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A year ago, the Jazz signed Jason Hart to a two-year, $4.8 million contract hoping the veteran guard could help fill the void left after Derek Fisher's departure. Instead, Hart's stay in Utah lasted just one season. The Jazz traded Hart to the Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-907.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-900.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking, the Jazz were able to complete a contract extension that will keep Deron Williams in Utah through at least the 2011-12 season and will pay him between $50 million and $70 million. The Jazz were able to get the deal done two days be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-901.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A year ago, the Jazz signed Jason Hart to a two-year, $4.8 million contract hoping the veteran guard could help fill the void left after Derek Fisher's departure. Instead, Hart's stay in Utah lasted just one season. The Jazz traded Hart to the Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-902.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Williams form dynamic duo for Team USA 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/paul-williams-form-dynamic-duo-for-team-usa-903.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What can we learn from Team USA's rout of Canada? Jeff Goodman says Dwyane Wade is back and two points are better than one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-895.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking, the Jazz were able to complete a contract extension that will keep Deron Williams in Utah through at least the 2011-12 season and will pay him between $50 million and $70 million. 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The Jazz were able to get the deal done two days be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-846.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A year ago, the Jazz signed Jason Hart to a two-year, $4.8 million contract hoping the veteran guard could help fill the void left after Derek Fisher's departure. Instead, Hart's stay in Utah lasted just one season. The Jazz traded Hart to the Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-847.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Miller was taken to the hospital June 10, suffering from what was announced as complications from diabetes, and is believed to still be hospitalized four weeks later. "I have visited with Larry on a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-jazz-williams-agree-to-70m-extension-836.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-837.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Koufos played one season with the Buckeyes, then dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-jazz-williams-agree-to-70m-extension-831.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-832.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-833.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike the New Orleans Hornets, who moved quickly to complete a contract extension with Chris Paul at the start of the free agent negotiating period in July, the Jazz have not been gripped by the same urgency with Deron Williams. It has nothing to do with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-834.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller's health remains in question. 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Koufos played one season with the Buckeyes, then dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-jazz-williams-agree-to-70m-extension-820.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-821.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. 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Charley Rosen answers all the tough questions in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz sign first-round pick Koufous 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-sign-first-round-pick-koufous-825.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz signed first-round pick Kosta Koufos on Thursday to a contract that will pay him around $1 million a year.Utah drafted the 19-year-old center from Ohio State with the 23rd pick last month. Koufos played one season with the Buckeyes, then dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Posey, LeBron and much more 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/q-a-posey-lebron-and-much-more-830.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will LeBron join the Nets? Can the Celts repeat without Posey? 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Koufos played one season with the Buckeyes, then dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from NBA Draft 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/winners-and-losers-from-nba-draft-812.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Picking up Jerryd Bayless puts the Blazers on the right side of NBADraft.net's list of winners and losers from Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls should have taken big Beasley over small Rose  2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-should-have-taken-big-beasley-over-small-rose--813.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose was the popular pick for Chicago. But was he the right one? Jeff Goodman says the Bulls may have made a big mistake.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-827.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-829.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller's health remains in question. 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It has nothing to do with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-802.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike the New Orleans Hornets, who moved quickly to complete a contract extension with Chris Paul at the start of the free agent negotiating period in July, the Jazz have not been gripped by the same urgency with Deron Williams. It has nothing to do with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-803.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz owner Larry Miller's health remains in question. Miller was taken to the hospital June 10, suffering from what was announced as complications from diabetes, and is believed to still be hospitalized four weeks later. "I have visited with Larry on a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-804.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Kosta Koufos, C, 7-0, Ohio State -- With range out to the three-point arc, Koufos someday could succeed Mehmet Okur with the Jazz. He was one of 10 freshmen to be drafted in the first round and likely is ticketed for the NBA Development Leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz sign first-round pick Koufous 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-sign-first-round-pick-koufous-805.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz signed first-round pick Kosta Koufos on Thursday to a contract that will pay him around $1 million a year.Utah drafted the 19-year-old center from Ohio State with the 23rd pick last month. Koufos played one season with the Buckeyes, then dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from NBA Draft 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/winners-and-losers-from-nba-draft-806.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Picking up Jerryd Bayless puts the Blazers on the right side of NBADraft.net's list of winners and losers from Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls should have taken big Beasley over small Rose  2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-should-have-taken-big-beasley-over-small-rose--807.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose was the popular pick for Chicago. But was he the right one? 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The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-684.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-685.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?  2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success--686.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 NBA Mock Draft: 2.0]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/2008-nba-mock-draft-2-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Read more...For a complete two-round mock draft and in-depth player scouting reports, go to nbadraft.net.This year's draft is one of the most difficult in history to project because there are so many unknowns with regard to trades taking place at the top]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-674.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-675.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-676.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?  2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success--677.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Boozer, Williams will be named to US team 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-boozer-williams-will-be-named-to-us-team-678.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz duo Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams will be named to Team USA for the Beijing Olympics, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Best second-round picks of the modern era 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/community-best-second-round-picks-of-the-modern-era-679.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes your second-round pick can help you win a title. Just ask the Spurs. Yardbarker.com has a list of the top 10 second-rounders of the modern era.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-665.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-666.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-667.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't mean to mock, but these are my picks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/i-don-t-mean-to-mock-but-these-are-my-picks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?  2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success--669.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Boozer, Williams will be named to US team 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-boozer-williams-will-be-named-to-us-team-670.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz duo Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams will be named to Team USA for the Beijing Olympics, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Best second-round picks of the modern era 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/community-best-second-round-picks-of-the-modern-era-671.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes your second-round pick can help you win a title. Just ask the Spurs. Yardbarker.com has a list of the top 10 second-rounders of the modern era.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller hospitalized 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-miller-hospitalized-672.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes.Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release.She says she doesn't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What teams can use the draft for immediate success?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/what-teams-can-use-the-draft-for-immediate-success-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some teams use the draft to rebuild. Others, though, use it to find the missing piece to a title. Randy Hill says these guys could be it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Boozer, Williams will be named to US team]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/report-boozer-williams-will-be-named-to-us-team.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz duo Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams will be named to Team USA for the Beijing Olympics, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-660.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-661.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-662.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller hospitalized 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-miller-hospitalized-663.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes.Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release.She says she doesn't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-664.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft class is deep but full of uncertainty]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/draft-class-is-deep-but-full-of-uncertainty.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:49:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Gordon is like many prospects in this draft &#151; full of potential, but not a sure thing. NBADraft.net breaks it all down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Best second-round picks of the modern era]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/community-best-second-round-picks-of-the-modern-era.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes your second-round pick can help you win a title. Just ask the Spurs. Yardbarker.com has a list of the top 10 second-rounders of the modern era.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-654.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller hospitalized 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-miller-hospitalized-655.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes.Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release.She says she doesn't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-656.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-645.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-646.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller hospitalized 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-miller-hospitalized-648.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes.Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release.She says she doesn't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guard battle offers unique contrast 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/point-guard-battle-offers-unique-contrast-650.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We know about the superstars, but the battle between the vet and the youngster at point guard will be intriguing, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-640.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:56:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-641.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:56:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-642.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:56:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller hospitalized 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-miller-hospitalized-643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:56:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes.Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release.She says she doesn't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-644.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:56:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller hospitalized]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-owner-larry-miller-hospitalized.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes.Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release.She says she doesn't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-636.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-637.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-638.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-639.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-631.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-632.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside-634.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin interviewed for the vacant head coaching jobs in Chicago and Phoenix but was not chosen for either one. The Bulls hired Phoenix assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro (after courting Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins) while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-628.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-629.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz have started working out players in advance of the June 26 draft. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in the first round as well as two second-round selections. They brought in Geo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For every upside, there's a downside]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-every-upside-there-s-a-downside.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will DeAndre Jordan be the next Dwight Howard ... or Kwame Brown? NBADraft.net looks at the riskiest picks in the upcoming draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring has ankle surgery]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-has-ankle-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah forward Matt Harpring had surgery to remove two bone spurs from his right ankle.The Jazz say Harpring had surgery Thursday in Atlanta. The team wasn't sure how long Harpring's recovery would take.Harpring is the team's oldest player at 32. He just fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpring has ankle surgery Thursday in Atlanta]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/harpring-has-ankle-surgery-thursday-in-atlanta.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah forward Matt Harpring had surgery to remove two bone spurs from his right ankle.The Jazz say Harpring had surgery Thursday in Atlanta. 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"I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-570.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. 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But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guard battle offers unique contrast]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/point-guard-battle-offers-unique-contrast.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We know about the superstars, but the battle between the vet and the youngster at point guard will be intriguing, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-560.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz' 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-561.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-562.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-thumb-to-heal-in-6-weeks-563.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-564.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher a huge factor in Lakers' success 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fisher-a-huge-factor-in-lakers-success-565.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Fisher returned to Kobe and the Lakers this season. Now they're back in the West finals. It's no coincidence, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-552.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz' 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-553.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-554.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. 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The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-526.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. 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The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-520.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. 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The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-thumb-to-heal-in-6-weeks-516.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-517.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-518.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-507.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-508.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-509.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz's 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-thumb-to-heal-in-6-weeks-510.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-511.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-512.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-501.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-502.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-503.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz's 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-thumb-to-heal-in-6-weeks-504.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out-505.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-506.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's thumb should heal in 6 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-thumb-should-heal-in-6-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-495.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz's 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-496.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-497.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/millsap-s-thumb-to-heal-in-6-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking top talent in draft doesn't always work out]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/taking-top-talent-in-draft-doesn-t-always-work-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two can't-miss prospects available, Pat Riley's Heat are sitting pretty at No. 2. But Mike Kahn says it might be wise to trade down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-500.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-490.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz's 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-491.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-492.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-485.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could argue that the Jazz's 2007-08 season was a success or a missed opportunity and probably be correct either way. The Jazz failed to return to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year -- losing to the Lakers in six games -- but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-486.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz watched as San Antonio eliminated them in last year's playoffs and went on to win their fourth championship in nine years. They could be in for the same fate after falling to the Lakers in the conference semifinals. "I thought we played the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Although Deron Williams was snubbed from the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, the 23-year-old guard proved himself to be the Jazz's leading man. Williams was a second-team all-NBA selection and started to hear "MVP" c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher a huge factor in Lakers' success]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/fisher-a-huge-factor-in-lakers-success.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Fisher returned to Kobe and the Lakers this season. Now they're back in the West finals. It's no coincidence, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-489.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-480.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz let the Lakers storm to an early lead one too many times. Even Utah's vaunted home dominance couldn't overcome a poor start Friday night as the Lakers eliminated the Jazz, four games to two, with a 108-105 victory. That continued the trend throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-481.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The difference in Game 6 was that the Lakers took 13 more free throws than the Jazz and made nine more. The Jazz made 9 of 24 3-point attempts, but that percentage was inflated when the Jazz made several down the stretch. --The Jazz's loss marked only t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-482.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-483.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Jazz, advance to West finals 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hold-off-jazz-advance-to-west-finals-484.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious rally by Utah in a 108-105 win on Friday, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-474.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz let the Lakers storm to an early lead one too many times. Even Utah's vaunted home dominance couldn't overcome a poor start Friday night as the Lakers eliminated the Jazz, four games to two, with a 108-105 victory. That continued the trend throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-475.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The difference in Game 6 was that the Lakers took 13 more free throws than the Jazz and made nine more. The Jazz made 9 of 24 3-point attempts, but that percentage was inflated when the Jazz made several down the stretch. --The Jazz's loss marked only t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-476.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah forward Millsap tore thumb ligament]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-forward-millsap-tore-thumb-ligament.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will have surgery Thursday to repair his left thumb, which was injured during the Western Conference semifinals.General manager Kevin O'Connor says Millsap has a torn ligament. His recovery time won't be known until Friday.M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-478.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Jazz, advance to West finals 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hold-off-jazz-advance-to-west-finals-479.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious rally by Utah in a 108-105 win on Friday, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-469.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz let the Lakers storm to an early lead one too many times. Even Utah's vaunted home dominance couldn't overcome a poor start Friday night as the Lakers eliminated the Jazz, four games to two, with a 108-105 victory. That continued the trend throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-470.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The difference in Game 6 was that the Lakers took 13 more free throws than the Jazz and made nine more. The Jazz made 9 of 24 3-point attempts, but that percentage was inflated when the Jazz made several down the stretch. --The Jazz's loss marked only t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-471.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction-472.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Jazz, advance to West finals 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hold-off-jazz-advance-to-west-finals-473.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious rally by Utah in a 108-105 win on Friday, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan: Jazz making progress]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/sloan-jazz-making-progress.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-coach-thinks-team-is-headed-in-right-direction.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West.Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though.Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Playoff History]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-playoff-history.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2008 - Beat Houston 4-2; Lost to L.A. Lakers 4-2.2007 - Beat Houston 4-3; Beat Golden State 4-1; Lost to San Antonio 4-1.2004-06 - Didn't make playoffs.2003 - Lost to Sacramento 4-1.2002 - Lost to Sacramento 3-1.2001 - Lost to Dallas 3-2.2000 - Beat Seatt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-465.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz let the Lakers storm to an early lead one too many times. Even Utah's vaunted home dominance couldn't overcome a poor start Friday night as the Lakers eliminated the Jazz, four games to two, with a 108-105 victory. That continued the trend throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-466.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The difference in Game 6 was that the Lakers took 13 more free throws than the Jazz and made nine more. The Jazz made 9 of 24 3-point attempts, but that percentage was inflated when the Jazz made several down the stretch. --The Jazz's loss marked only t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-467.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Jazz, advance to West finals 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hold-off-jazz-advance-to-west-finals-468.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious rally by Utah in a 108-105 win on Friday, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 108, Jazz 105]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-108-jazz-105.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant has some time to rest his back. Not that he appears to need it.Bryant scored 34 points, 12 in the fourth quarter, and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night in Game 6, putting the Lakers in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hold off Jazz, advance to West finals]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hold-off-jazz-advance-to-west-finals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious rally by Utah in a 108-105 win on Friday, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-458.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have been in this position before. They trail 3-2 in the series with the Lakers but faced the same situation in the first round against Houston last year. The Jazz had suffered a similarly agonizing 96-92 loss to the Rockets in Game 5 last year b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-459.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz could only question how Pau Gasol wasn't called for a loose-ball foul for shoving Mehmet Okur as he grabbed the rebound of Sasha Vujacic's missed three-pointer and dunked with 20.5 seconds left. "I think he did, but they didn't call it," Okur s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-460.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko misses practice before Game 6 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-misses-practice-before-game-6-461.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.A Jazz spokesman says the Russian was absent because he was resol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-449.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz could only question how Pau Gasol wasn't called for a loose-ball foul for shoving Mehmet Okur as he grabbed the rebound of Sasha Vujacic's missed three-pointer and dunked with 20.5 seconds left. "I think he did, but they didn't call it," Okur s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-450.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-451.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have been in this position before. They trail 3-2 in the series with the Lakers but faced the same situation in the first round against Houston last year. The Jazz had suffered a similarly agonizing 96-92 loss to the Rockets in Game 5 last year b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz don't want to stay home after Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-don-t-want-to-stay-home-after-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy to be home, the Utah Jazz are desperate for another chance on the road.Utah hosts Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, who lead 3-2 and can wrap it up by becoming the first road team to win in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Kirilenko misses practice before Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-kirilenko-misses-practice-before-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a travel visa, a day before Utah faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.Agent Marc Fleisher said Kirilenko had to finalize a travel visa for a fami]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko misses practice before Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-misses-practice-before-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.A Jazz spokesman says the Russian was absent because he was resol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers fight off pesky Jazz in Game 5 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-fight-off-pesky-jazz-in-game-5-455.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs Wednesday night, beating the Jazz 111-104 to take a 3-2 lead in the W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 111, Jazz 104]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-111-jazz-104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just when it appeared the Los Angeles Lakers needed Kobe Bryant the most, he provided the least.The strategy, planned or otherwise, worked to perfection.Bryant scored 26 points despite not attempting a field goal in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers exte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers fight off pesky Jazz in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-fight-off-pesky-jazz-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs Wednesday night, beating the Jazz 111-104 to take a 3-2 lead in the W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After giving back a 12-point fourth-quarter lead against the Lakers, the Jazz were able to step back from the brink and come through with an overtime victory that evened their Western Conference semifinals series 2-2. The Jazz came home trailing 2-0, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-446.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz guard Ronnie Price was drilled by Ronny Turiaf on a second-quarter flagrant foul. Price was driving baseline when Turiaf led with his forearm after the whistle and sent Price crashing to the floor. Turiaf was ejected while Price banged his head to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-447.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant says sore back remains a problem 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-says-sore-back-remains-a-problem-448.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back.Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-437.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After giving back a 12-point fourth-quarter lead against the Lakers, the Jazz were able to step back from the brink and come through with an overtime victory that evened their Western Conference semifinals series 2-2. The Jazz came home trailing 2-0, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-438.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz guard Ronnie Price was drilled by Ronny Turiaf on a second-quarter flagrant foul. Price was driving baseline when Turiaf led with his forearm after the whistle and sent Price crashing to the floor. Turiaf was ejected while Price banged his head to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant's sore back still painful, but much better]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-s-sore-back-still-painful-but-much-better.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back."Quite a bit (of pain), but it's a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take our teams, but leave the names please]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/take-our-teams-but-leave-the-names-please.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for lakes in L.A. or Jazz in Utah? Good luck. That's why the Bleacher Report is calling for cities to keep team names after relocation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant says sore back remains a problem 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-says-sore-back-remains-a-problem-442.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back.Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-429.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz guard Ronnie Price was drilled by Ronny Turiaf on a second-quarter flagrant foul. Price was driving baseline when Turiaf led with his forearm after the whistle and sent Price crashing to the floor. Turiaf was ejected while Price banged his head to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-430.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After giving back a 12-point fourth-quarter lead against the Lakers, the Jazz were able to step back from the brink and come through with an overtime victory that evened their Western Conference semifinals series 2-2. The Jazz came home trailing 2-0, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant says his sore back remains a problem]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-says-his-sore-back-remains-a-problem.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back.Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant says sore back remains a problem]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-says-sore-back-remains-a-problem.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back.Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz desperately seeking road win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-desperately-seeking-road-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are almost right where they want to be.The only thing that could top tying the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers would be if Game 5 was in Utah instead of Los Angeles. The home team has won all four games of the series and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why can't Celtics win on road during playoffs?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/why-can-t-celtics-win-on-road-during-playoffs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics are in Cleveland for Game 4 (LIVE), still searching for their first road win of the playoffs. Randy Hill examines the roadkill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz even up series with Kobe's Lakers 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-even-up-series-with-kobe-s-lakers-436.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.The Jazz went 8-for-8 from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-422.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz guard Ronnie Price was drilled by Ronny Turiaf on a second-quarter flagrant foul. Price was driving baseline when Turiaf led with his forearm after the whistle and sent Price crashing to the floor. Turiaf was ejected while Price banged his head to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-423.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-424.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After giving back a 12-point fourth-quarter lead against the Lakers, the Jazz were able to step back from the brink and come through with an overtime victory that evened their Western Conference semifinals series 2-2. The Jazz came home trailing 2-0, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 123, Lakers 115, OT]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-123-lakers-115-ot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz had plenty of chances to crumble and nearly did.They let a 12-point slip away in the last four minutes and faced overtime against league MVP Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead of wilting, Utah played its toughest defense of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz even up series with Kobe's Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-even-up-series-with-kobe-s-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.The Jazz went 8-for-8 from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer powers Jazz to Game 3 victory 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-powers-jazz-to-game-3-victory-427.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.It was the Lakers' first loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer unable to hold his ground against Lakers 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-unable-to-hold-his-ground-against-lakers-428.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer hasn't shown up yet against the Lakers. And Mike Kahn says it's why the Jazz are in a must-win situation tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-416.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In finishing with 27 points and 20 rebounds Friday, Carlos Boozer enjoyed his biggest game since he totaled 34 points and 17 rebounds in the Jazz's March 28 victory over the L.A. Clippers. The 20 rebounds were a playoff career high for Boozer. --The Jaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-417.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-418.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in weeks, Carlos Boozer felt like himself after Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. There were no more questions about his playoff slump, not after the Jazz's All-Star forward broke through with 27 points and 20 rebounds. The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First playoff loss doesn't discourage Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/first-playoff-loss-doesn-t-discourage-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After opening the playoffs with six straight wins, the Lakers aren't about to get discouraged by one loss.Los Angeles still leads Utah 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and can take a commanding lead home with a victory Sunday afternoon in Game 4.U]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer powers Jazz to Game 3 victory 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-powers-jazz-to-game-3-victory-420.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.It was the Lakers' first loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer unable to hold his ground against Lakers 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-unable-to-hold-his-ground-against-lakers-421.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer hasn't shown up yet against the Lakers. And Mike Kahn says it's why the Jazz are in a must-win situation tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-410.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-411.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in weeks, Carlos Boozer felt like himself after Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. There were no more questions about his playoff slump, not after the Jazz's All-Star forward broke through with 27 points and 20 rebounds. The J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-412.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In finishing with 27 points and 20 rebounds Friday, Carlos Boozer enjoyed his biggest game since he totaled 34 points and 17 rebounds in the Jazz's March 28 victory over the L.A. Clippers. The 20 rebounds were a playoff career high for Boozer. --The Jaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 104, Lakers 99]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-104-lakers-99.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for Carlos Boozer's slump and the Lakers' unbeaten run through the playoffs.Boozer scored 27 points and tied a career playoff-high with 20 rebounds to lead Utah to a 104-99 victory Friday night, cutting Los Angeles' lead in the Western Conference]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer powers Jazz to Game 3 victory]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-powers-jazz-to-game-3-victory.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.It was the Lakers' first loss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer unable to hold his ground against Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-unable-to-hold-his-ground-against-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer hasn't shown up yet against the Lakers. And Mike Kahn says it's why the Jazz are in a must-win situation tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-403.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Carlos Boozer's playoff funk only deepened Wednesday, as the Jazz's All-Star forward finished scoreless in the first half and played just 6:50 after picking up three fouls. Boozer did finish with 10 points and five rebounds. Boozer missed two jumpers an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-404.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-405.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz thought they had dug themselves a deep hole in the first half of Games 1 and 2 against the Lakers, consider that only 13 teams in NBA history have ever come back from 2-0 down to win a best-of-seven series. Of course, one of those teams was th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down 2-0 to Lakers as series comes to Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-down-2-0-to-lakers-as-series-comes-to-utah.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get.The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Jazz 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals and are coming to Utah with thoughts of a second straight sweep in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz owner Larry Miller to skip Sunday playoff game]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-owner-larry-miller-to-skip-sunday-playoff-game.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller says he won't attend Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals because it's being played on a Sunday.Miller, a member of the Mormon church, says he won't attend because of religious reasons. The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers surge to 2-0 lead on Jazz 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-lakers-surge-to-2-0-lead-on-jazz-408.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated Kobe Bryant's MVP award the best way possible.Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and rem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no ignoring the Hornets' buzz now 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/there-s-no-ignoring-the-hornets-buzz-now-409.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Face the facts: The Hornets are no fluke. Mike Kahn says what we're seeing in the playoffs proves this team is a real contender.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-394.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Carlos Boozer's playoff funk only deepened Wednesday, as the Jazz's All-Star forward finished scoreless in the first half and played just 6:50 after picking up three fouls. Boozer did finish with 10 points and five rebounds. Boozer missed two jumpers an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-395.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-396.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz thought they had dug themselves a deep hole in the first half of Games 1 and 2 against the Lakers, consider that only 13 teams in NBA history have ever come back from 2-0 down to win a best-of-seven series. Of course, one of those teams was th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 120, Jazz 110]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-120-jazz-110.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate his first MVP award.He had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers surge to 2-0 lead on Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-lakers-surge-to-2-0-lead-on-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated Kobe Bryant's MVP award the best way possible.Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and rem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no ignoring the Hornets' buzz now]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/there-s-no-ignoring-the-hornets-buzz-now.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Face the facts: The Hornets are no fluke. Mike Kahn says what we're seeing in the playoffs proves this team is a real contender.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When are we going to see some upsets? 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/when-are-we-going-to-see-some-upsets--400.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first round of the NBA playoffs went according to form. Mike Kahn takes a look at Round 2 to see if any upsets are brewing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's Lakers just too good for Jazz to handle  2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-s-lakers-just-too-good-for-jazz-to-handle--401.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just look at the numbers &#151; the Lakers shouldn't have beaten the Jazz. But Kobe and Co. keep finding ways to win, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rested Lakers take Game 1 vs. Jazz 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rested-lakers-take-game-1-vs-jazz-402.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Los Angeles Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-387.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will have more time to rest and prepare for Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Lakers than they did for Sunday's Game 1. After finishing off Houston in Game 6 of the first round Friday, the Jazz had to turn around an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-388.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kobe Bryant set Jazz opponent playoff records by going 21 of 23 from the foul line Sunday. The previous record for made free throws was 16, set by Phoenix's Tom Chambers and Portland's Arvydas Sabonis in playoff games more than a decade ago. Andrei Kiri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hope to ruin Kobe's celebration]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hope-to-ruin-kobe-s-celebration.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer and the Utah Jazz hope to spoil Kobe Bryant's MVP celebration.More important, the Jazz hope to even the Western Conference semifinals with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night before the series moves to Salt Lake City for Games 3 and 4.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When are we going to see some upsets? 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/when-are-we-going-to-see-some-upsets--391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first round of the NBA playoffs went according to form. Mike Kahn takes a look at Round 2 to see if any upsets are brewing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's Lakers just too good for Jazz to handle  2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-s-lakers-just-too-good-for-jazz-to-handle--392.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just look at the numbers &#151; the Lakers shouldn't have beaten the Jazz. But Kobe and Co. keep finding ways to win, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rested Lakers take Game 1 vs. Jazz 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rested-lakers-take-game-1-vs-jazz-393.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Los Angeles Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-379.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will have more time to rest and prepare for Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Lakers than they did for Sunday's Game 1. After finishing off Houston in Game 6 of the first round Friday, the Jazz had to turn around an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-380.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kobe Bryant set Jazz opponent playoff records by going 21 of 23 from the foul line Sunday. The previous record for made free throws was 16, set by Phoenix's Tom Chambers and Portland's Arvydas Sabonis in playoff games more than a decade ago. Andrei Kiri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-381.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers look to improve rebounding against Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-look-to-improve-rebounding-against-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pau Gasol had a simple explanation for Utah's staggering 58-41 rebounding advantage over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals."We were a little slow reacting to the ball," the Lakers' center said Monday.Kobe Bryant's react]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 109, Jazz 98 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-109-jazz-98-383.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pau Gasol had a simple explanation for Utah's staggering 58-41 rebounding advantage over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals."We were a little slow reacting to the ball," the Lakers' center said Monday.Kobe Bryant's react]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When are we going to see some upsets?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/when-are-we-going-to-see-some-upsets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first round of the NBA playoffs went according to form. Mike Kahn takes a look at Round 2 to see if any upsets are brewing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's Lakers just too good for Jazz to handle  2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-s-lakers-just-too-good-for-jazz-to-handle--385.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just look at the numbers &#151; the Lakers shouldn't have beaten the Jazz. But Kobe and Co. keep finding ways to win, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rested Lakers take Game 1 vs. Jazz 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rested-lakers-take-game-1-vs-jazz-386.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Los Angeles Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-372.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will have more time to rest and prepare for Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Lakers than they did for Sunday's Game 1. After finishing off Houston in Game 6 of the first round Friday, the Jazz had to turn around an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-373.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kobe Bryant set Jazz opponent playoff records by going 21 of 23 from the foul line Sunday. The previous record for made free throws was 16, set by Phoenix's Tom Chambers and Portland's Arvydas Sabonis in playoff games more than a decade ago. Andrei Kiri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-374.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's Lakers just too good for Jazz to handle]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kobe-s-lakers-just-too-good-for-jazz-to-handle-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just look at the numbers &#151; the Lakers shouldn't have beaten the Jazz. But Kobe and Co. keep finding ways to win, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 109, Jazz 98]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-109-jazz-98.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant made most of the shots that mattered, which he didn't view as any great accomplishment.That's because there was nary a hand in his face when he took them.Bryant, celebrating what's expected to be his first NBA MVP award, converted six of his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rested Lakers take Game 1 vs. Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rested-lakers-take-game-1-vs-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Los Angeles Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Jazz dispatch Rockets in six 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-jazz-dispatch-rockets-in-six-378.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year.The Jazz were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-366.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although the Jazz do not schedule regular-season home games on Sunday, in deference to Utah's religious leanings, they cannot make such requests during the playoffs. As a result, Game 4 against the Lakers will be the rarest of Sunday home games in Salt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-367.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to their four-game sweep of Denver in the first round, the Lakers will have had five days of rest when they take the court to open the Western Conference semifinals Sunday afternoon at Staples Center against the Jazz. The exact opposite will be tru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant, Lakers anxious to end layoff]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bryant-lakers-anxious-to-end-layoff.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Staples Center crowd chants "MVP! MVP" in Kobe Bryant's direction Sunday, it won't simply be based on sentiment.While the Los Angeles Lakers' players were watching the finale of the Houston-Utah first-round playoff series Friday night at a Hollyw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsule preview of the Jazz-Lakers series]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/capsule-preview-of-the-jazz-lakers-series.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz in the second round of the NBA playoffs, which begins Sunday (with regular-season record, first-round series mark in parentheses):No. 1 LOS ANGELES LAKERS (57-25, 4-0) vs. No. 4 UTAH JAZZ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Jazz dispatch Rockets in six 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-jazz-dispatch-rockets-in-six-371.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year.The Jazz were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-358.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-359.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to their four-game sweep of Denver in the first round, the Lakers will have had five days of rest when they take the court to open the Western Conference semifinals Sunday afternoon at Staples Center against the Jazz. The exact opposite will be tru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-360.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Although the Jazz do not schedule regular-season home games on Sunday, in deference to Utah's religious leanings, they cannot make such requests during the playoffs. As a result, Game 4 against the Lakers will be the rarest of Sunday home games in Salt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 113, Rockets 91]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-113-rockets-91.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz will be playing on the road Sunday, but not in Houston.The Jazz beat the Rockets 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and avoid having to play a Game 7 on the road. The Jazz did that a year ago against the Rockets and didn't want to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, Jazz dispatch Rockets in six]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-jazz-dispatch-rockets-in-six.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year.The Jazz were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Conference playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/western-conference-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Eastern Conference, click here.Western Conference semifinals1 Lakers vs. 4 JazzSeries tied 0-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[While others grow old, Spurs grow better]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/while-others-grow-old-spurs-grow-better.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns and Mavs are through. Washed up. In a word, old. That's why Mark Kriegel is impressed with how the Spurs keep winning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Jazz 69 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-95-jazz-69-365.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took five playoff games for the Houston Rockets to finally look like the team that won 22 straight games during the regular season.All they have to do now is play like that in Utah.Houston routed the Jazz 95-69 at the Toyota Center on Tuesday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-353.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz wanted to play with pressure in this first-round playoff series against Houston, they're going to get their wish in Game 6 Friday. Either they close out the series at home or they return to Houston for Game 7 for the second consecutive spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-354.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz averaged 106.2 points a game in the regular season but have averaged just 86 a game against the Rockets. Deron Williams said after Tuesday's Game 5 loss that the Jazz have to look to run instead of settling into half-court game. Jazz coach Jerr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-355.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Jazz 69 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-95-jazz-69-356.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took five playoff games for the Houston Rockets to finally look like the team that won 22 straight games during the regular season.All they have to do now is play like that in Utah.Houston routed the Jazz 95-69 at the Toyota Center on Tuesday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac, Rockets stave off elimination 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/t-mac-rockets-stave-off-elimination-357.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Utah Jazz 95-69 in Game 5 of their first-round series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-347.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz wanted to play with pressure in this first-round playoff series against Houston, they're going to get their wish in Game 6 Friday. Either they close out the series at home or they return to Houston for Game 7 for the second consecutive spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-348.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz averaged 106.2 points a game in the regular season but have averaged just 86 a game against the Rockets. Deron Williams said after Tuesday's Game 5 loss that the Jazz have to look to run instead of settling into half-court game. Jazz coach Jerr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-349.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz try to close out Rockets at home]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-try-to-close-out-rockets-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The playoff series the Utah Jazz appeared to have firmly in their control could be teetering.The Jazz host the Houston Rockets on Friday in Game 6 of the best-of-7 series. Utah leads 3-2 and is just one victory away from advancing to the second round, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Jazz 69 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-95-jazz-69-351.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took five playoff games for the Houston Rockets to finally look like the team that won 22 straight games during the regular season.All they have to do now is play like that in Utah.Houston routed the Jazz 95-69 at the Toyota Center on Tuesday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac, Rockets stave off elimination 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/t-mac-rockets-stave-off-elimination-352.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Utah Jazz 95-69 in Game 5 of their first-round series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-340.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz averaged 106.2 points a game in the regular season but have averaged just 86 a game against the Rockets. Deron Williams said after Tuesday's Game 5 loss that the Jazz have to look to run instead of settling into half-court game. Jazz coach Jerr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-341.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. 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Either they close out the series at home or they return to Houston for Game 7 for the second consecutive spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Jazz 69 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-95-jazz-69-343.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took five playoff games for the Houston Rockets to finally look like the team that won 22 straight games during the regular season.All they have to do now is play like that in Utah.Houston routed the Jazz 95-69 at the Toyota Center on Tuesday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac, Rockets stave off elimination 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/t-mac-rockets-stave-off-elimination-344.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Utah Jazz 95-69 in Game 5 of their first-round series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current playoff runs began with smart drafting 2008-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/current-playoff-runs-began-with-smart-drafting-345.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look at the playoff teams and you'll see evidence of shrewd drafting. It's no coincidence they're still playing, says Randy Hill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 86, Rockets 82 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-86-rockets-82-346.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sweeping the Rockets in Houston, then splitting two games back in Utah wasn't exactly what the Jazz had in mind.But with a 3-1 series lead and one victory away from advancing to the second round, the Jazz can easily brush aside the disappointment of losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-332.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz wanted to play with pressure in this first-round playoff series against Houston, they're going to get their wish in Game 6 Friday. Either they close out the series at home or they return to Houston for Game 7 for the second consecutive spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-333.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz averaged 106.2 points a game in the regular season but have averaged just 86 a game against the Rockets. Deron Williams said after Tuesday's Game 5 loss that the Jazz have to look to run instead of settling into half-court game. Jazz coach Jerr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-334.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah "terrible" in Game 5 loss]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-terrible-in-game-5-loss.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Instead of the second round, the Utah Jazz are headed back home for Game 6.And they might be facing another trip to Houston if they play as poorly in that game as they did Tuesday night in their 95-69 loss to the Rockets."We lost a playoff game by 20 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Jazz 69]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-95-jazz-69.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets didn't need a big fourth quarter from Tracy McGrady to stay alive in their playoff series with Utah.McGrady scored 29 points and got plenty of help, and the Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Jazz 95-69 in Game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac, Rockets stave off elimination]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/t-mac-rockets-stave-off-elimination.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Utah Jazz 95-69 in Game 5 of their first-round series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current playoff runs began with smart drafting 2008-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/current-playoff-runs-began-with-smart-drafting-338.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look at the playoff teams and you'll see evidence of shrewd drafting. It's no coincidence they're still playing, says Randy Hill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 86, Rockets 82 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-86-rockets-82-339.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sweeping the Rockets in Houston, then splitting two games back in Utah wasn't exactly what the Jazz had in mind.But with a 3-1 series lead and one victory away from advancing to the second round, the Jazz can easily brush aside the disappointment of losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-325.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kyle Korver was more than a little surprised to learn Saturday that Andrei Kirilenko's wife, Masha, was selling "I (heart) Kyle" T-shirts and "Mrs. Korver" tank tops at her fashion boutique in a downtown Salt Lake City mall. Korver has been an instant f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-326.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-327.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't land a knockout punch the entire second half of Saturday's 86-82 victory, but they will be returning to Houston for Game 5 against the Rockets with a 3-1 lead in their first-round series. Only eight teams in NBA history have ever rallied]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets face elimination game]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-face-elimination-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets were loose and laughing on Monday, wrapping up another practice with the same free throw contest they've played since training camp.If the Rockets were stressed about facing elimination in Game 5 against Utah on Tuesday night, they wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current playoff runs began with smart drafting]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/current-playoff-runs-began-with-smart-drafting.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look at the playoff teams and you'll see evidence of shrewd drafting. It's no coincidence they're still playing, says Randy Hill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 86, Rockets 82 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-86-rockets-82-330.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sweeping the Rockets in Houston, then splitting two games back in Utah wasn't exactly what the Jazz had in mind.But with a 3-1 series lead and one victory away from advancing to the second round, the Jazz can easily brush aside the disappointment of losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hold off Rockets for 3-1 series lead 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hold-off-rockets-for-3-1-series-lead-331.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored eight of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 86-82 on Saturday night for a 3-1 series lead.Mehmet Okur added 14 points and 18 rebounds, grabbing the biggest board of the game when Williams w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 86, Rockets 82 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-86-rockets-82-317.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sweeping the Rockets in Houston, then splitting two games back in Utah wasn't exactly what the Jazz had in mind.But with a 3-1 series lead and one victory away from advancing to the second round, the Jazz can easily brush aside the disappointment of losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-318.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kyle Korver was more than a little surprised to learn Saturday that Andrei Kirilenko's wife, Masha, was selling "I (heart) Kyle" T-shirts and "Mrs. Korver" tank tops at her fashion boutique in a downtown Salt Lake City mall. Korver has been an instant f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-319.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-320.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't land a knockout punch the entire second half of Saturday's 86-82 victory, but they will be returning to Houston for Game 5 against the Rockets with a 3-1 lead in their first-round series. Only eight teams in NBA history have ever rallied]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hold off Rockets for 3-1 series lead 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hold-off-rockets-for-3-1-series-lead-321.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored eight of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 86-82 on Saturday night for a 3-1 series lead.Mehmet Okur added 14 points and 18 rebounds, grabbing the biggest board of the game when Williams w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets find new life in Utah 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-find-new-life-in-utah-322.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady snapped out of his fourth-quarter slump and scored seven of his 27 points in the final period, leading Houston to a 94-92 victory over Utah on Thursday night that gave the Rockets life in a series that could have been headed for a sweep.Rafe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shortage of early drama in the NBA playoffs 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-shortage-of-early-drama-in-the-nba-playoffs-323.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wasn't the first round supposed to be ultra-competitive, especially in the stacked Western Conference? Not so far, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84-324.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tried two strategies against the Utah Jazz and neither worked. If he and the Houston Rockets don't come up with something else fast, they'll be out of the playoffs by the end of this weekend.McGrady had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-308.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kyle Korver was more than a little surprised to learn Saturday that Andrei Kirilenko's wife, Masha, was selling "I (heart) Kyle" T-shirts and "Mrs. Korver" tank tops at her fashion boutique in a downtown Salt Lake City mall. Korver has been an instant f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-309.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rotation: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-310.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't land a knockout punch the entire second half of Saturday's 86-82 victory, but they will be returning to Houston for Game 5 against the Rockets with a 3-1 lead in their first-round series. Only eight teams in NBA history have ever rallied]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 86, Rockets 82]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-86-rockets-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur can expect to get something nice from teammate Deron Williams.Okur bailed out Williams when he missed two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, then Okur made two from the line to seal an 86-82 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday that put th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hold off Rockets for 3-1 series lead]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hold-off-rockets-for-3-1-series-lead.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored eight of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 86-82 on Saturday night for a 3-1 series lead.Mehmet Okur added 14 points and 18 rebounds, grabbing the biggest board of the game when Williams w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guards have been key to postseason so far]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/point-guards-have-been-key-to-postseason-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's a common theme to the NBA playoffs so far, Mike Kahn says it's that a dominant point guard is key to success.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets find new life in Utah 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-find-new-life-in-utah-314.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady snapped out of his fourth-quarter slump and scored seven of his 27 points in the final period, leading Houston to a 94-92 victory over Utah on Thursday night that gave the Rockets life in a series that could have been headed for a sweep.Rafe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shortage of early drama in the NBA playoffs 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-shortage-of-early-drama-in-the-nba-playoffs-315.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wasn't the first round supposed to be ultra-competitive, especially in the stacked Western Conference? Not so far, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84-316.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tried two strategies against the Utah Jazz and neither worked. If he and the Houston Rockets don't come up with something else fast, they'll be out of the playoffs by the end of this weekend.McGrady had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets back in series]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-back-in-series.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz will be going back to Texas next week, after all.Whether they take a 3-1 lead with them or a 2-2 tie will depend on what happens Saturday against the Houston Rockets, who are back in the series after a 94-92 win on the road Thursday."We won]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-302.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz could only blame themselves for Thursday's Game 3 loss as they went 20 of 33 from the line. Those 13 missed free throws included five by Carlos Boozer. The two mostly costly misses belonged to Boozer with 5:09 left. Boozer posted a double-doubl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-303.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-304.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back on Nov. 1, the Houston Rockets spoiled the Jazz's home opener thanks to a 47-point performance by Tracy McGrady. 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Not so far, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84-307.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tried two strategies against the Utah Jazz and neither worked. If he and the Houston Rockets don't come up with something else fast, they'll be out of the playoffs by the end of this weekend.McGrady had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-294.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz could only blame themselves for Thursday's Game 3 loss as they went 20 of 33 from the line. Those 13 missed free throws included five by Carlos Boozer. The two mostly costly misses belonged to Boozer with 5:09 left. Boozer posted a double-doubl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-295.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-296.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back on Nov. 1, the Houston Rockets spoiled the Jazz's home opener thanks to a 47-point performance by Tracy McGrady. Nearly five months later, they provided a playoff encore with a stunning 94-92 victory in Game 3 of their first-round series with the Jaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 94, Jazz 92]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-94-jazz-92.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring seven points in a quarter is normally nothing for Tracy McGrady.With his team down 2-0 in the opening round of the playoffs, it meant everything to the Houston Rockets.McGrady scored all of those seven in the final 3:29, finally snapping out of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets find new life in Utah]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-find-new-life-in-utah.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady snapped out of his fourth-quarter slump and scored seven of his 27 points in the final period, leading Houston to a 94-92 victory over Utah on Thursday night that gave the Rockets life in a series that could have been headed for a sweep.Rafe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shortage of early drama in the NBA playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/a-shortage-of-early-drama-in-the-nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wasn't the first round supposed to be ultra-competitive, especially in the stacked Western Conference? Not so far, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84-300.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tried two strategies against the Utah Jazz and neither worked. If he and the Houston Rockets don't come up with something else fast, they'll be out of the playoffs by the end of this weekend.McGrady had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-287.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It took just one trip to Houston in the playoffs for the Jazz to sweep aside any concerns about their inability to win on the road in the regular season. The Jazz went just 17-24 on the road this season, tying Denver for the worst mark by a Western Conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-288.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-289.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never in franchise history have the Jazz gone on the road to open a playoff series and come home with a 2-0 lead. They did just that against the Houston Rockets and can make quick work of their first-round series with victories in games 3 and 4 in Utah. O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz back home with 2-0 lead over Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-back-home-with-2-0-lead-over-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz won where they weren't expected to - twice.Now, the Jazz have to live up to their reputation of being one of the most difficult home teams in the NBA. Utah leads Houston 2-0 in the best-of-7 series and could end it without having to take ano]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84-291.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tried two strategies against the Utah Jazz and neither worked. If he and the Houston Rockets don't come up with something else fast, they'll be out of the playoffs by the end of this weekend.McGrady had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put Rockets in 2-0 series hole 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-rockets-in-2-0-series-hole-292.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady disappeared again in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz took a commanding lead in their playoff series with the Houston Rockets.Deron Williams shrugged off an ankle injury and scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take home court from Rockets 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-home-court-from-rockets-293.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 in the opener of their first-round series Saturday night.Deron Williams had 20 points and 10 assists as Utah, 17-24 on the road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-281.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-282.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never in franchise history have the Jazz gone on the road to open a playoff series and come home with a 2-0 lead. They did just that against the Houston Rockets and can make quick work of their first-round series with victories in games 3 and 4 in Utah. O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-283.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It took just one trip to Houston in the playoffs for the Jazz to sweep aside any concerns about their inability to win on the road in the regular season. The Jazz went just 17-24 on the road this season, tying Denver for the worst mark by a Western Conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84-284.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tried two strategies against the Utah Jazz and neither worked. If he and the Houston Rockets don't come up with something else fast, they'll be out of the playoffs by the end of this weekend.McGrady had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put Rockets in 2-0 series hole 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-rockets-in-2-0-series-hole-285.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady disappeared again in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz took a commanding lead in their playoff series with the Houston Rockets.Deron Williams shrugged off an ankle injury and scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take home court from Rockets 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-home-court-from-rockets-286.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 in the opener of their first-round series Saturday night.Deron Williams had 20 points and 10 assists as Utah, 17-24 on the road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-274.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It took just one trip to Houston in the playoffs for the Jazz to sweep aside any concerns about their inability to win on the road in the regular season. The Jazz went just 17-24 on the road this season, tying Denver for the worst mark by a Western Conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-275.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-276.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never in franchise history have the Jazz gone on the road to open a playoff series and come home with a 2-0 lead. They did just that against the Houston Rockets and can make quick work of their first-round series with victories in games 3 and 4 in Utah. O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Rockets 84]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-rockets-84.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady bent over in exhaustion as the final seconds ticked away of another playoff loss.The seven-time All-Star had 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, but faltered again in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz put Rockets in 2-0 series hole]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-put-rockets-in-2-0-series-hole.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady disappeared again in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz took a commanding lead in their playoff series with the Houston Rockets.Deron Williams shrugged off an ankle injury and scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take home court from Rockets 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-home-court-from-rockets-279.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 in the opener of their first-round series Saturday night.Deron Williams had 20 points and 10 assists as Utah, 17-24 on the road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hit-road-for-houston-where-they-were-17-24-280.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road.Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-268.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After reclaiming home-court advantage just one game into their first-round playoff series against Houston, the Jazz could make quick work of the Rockets if they win Game 2 at Toyota Center on Monday. The Rockets already might face an insurmountable obstac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-269.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Andrei Kirilenko pushed all the memories of his emotional breakdown in last year's playoffs aside with perhaps his finest performance of the season in Saturday's game. Kirilenko led the Jazz with 21 points, hit 8 of 12 shots, posted up inside, cut to ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-270.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets looking for answers after Game 1 loss]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-looking-for-answers-after-game-1-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming walked toward the Houston Rockets' locker room and was asked if he was ready to play Monday in Game 2 against Utah."That's a secret," Yao said with a smile.If only the Rockets could spring a surprise like that.The cold reality for Houston is that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take home court from Rockets 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-home-court-from-rockets-272.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 in the opener of their first-round series Saturday night.Deron Williams had 20 points and 10 assists as Utah, 17-24 on the road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hit-road-for-houston-where-they-were-17-24-273.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road.Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-262.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Andrei Kirilenko pushed all the memories of his emotional breakdown in last year's playoffs aside with perhaps his finest performance of the season in Saturday's game. Kirilenko led the Jazz with 21 points, hit 8 of 12 shots, posted up inside, cut to ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-263.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-264.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After reclaiming home-court advantage just one game into their first-round playoff series against Houston, the Jazz could make quick work of the Rockets if they win Game 2 at Toyota Center on Monday. The Rockets already might face an insurmountable obstac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 93, Rockets 82]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-93-rockets-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz failed to secure home-court advantage for their playoff series with Houston. Maybe they won't need it after all.Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Jazz beat the Rockets 93-82 to take a 1-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz take home court from Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-take-home-court-from-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 in the opener of their first-round series Saturday night.Deron Williams had 20 points and 10 assists as Utah, 17-24 on the road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hit-road-for-houston-where-they-were-17-24-267.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road.Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady gets rematch with Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mcgrady-gets-rematch-with-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe this will be the year for Tracy McGrady.Winless in six playoff series, McGrady is running out of chances to amend his legacy of postseason failures. Utah's victory over Houston in seven games last year left him in tears.Now, he's back again, and fac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gundy says Heat have tanked games]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/van-gundy-says-heat-have-tanked-games.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy says it sure looks like the Heat are trying to lock up that No. 1 pick -- not win games. "They should have been in the 40s (in victories), so I'm not going to give them credit for some turnaround next year if they try real hard and win beca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-256.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They could have claimed the Western Conference's No. 3 playoff seed and home-court advantage with a victory Wednesday, but the Jazz were more than happy to settle for a first-round rematch with Houston after losing to the Spurs. It was only 12 months ago]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-257.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams continues to be bothered by what can be delicately described as a bruised backside. He suffered the injury against the Nuggets when he fell hard after Carmelo Anthony's flagrant foul Saturday and did not return in the second half of Wedne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-258.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' postseason hopes rest with L.O.]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-postseason-hopes-rest-with-l-o-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe's going to be Kobe. Pau will pitch in. But the real key to the Lakers' postseason? Mark Kriegel says you're looking at him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hit-road-for-houston-where-they-were-17-24-260.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road.Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West playoffs: Why's and why nots]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/west-playoffs-why-s-and-why-nots.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charley Rosen makes a case for and against each team in the West, but it sure was hard to come up with a defense for Denver.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-247.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They could have claimed the Western Conference's No. 3 playoff seed and home-court advantage with a victory Wednesday, but the Jazz were more than happy to settle for a first-round rematch with Houston after losing to the Spurs. It was only 12 months ago]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-248.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams continues to be bothered by what can be delicately described as a bruised backside. He suffered the injury against the Nuggets when he fell hard after Carmelo Anthony's flagrant foul Saturday and did not return in the second half of Wedne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-249.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hit-road-for-houston-where-they-were-17-24.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road.Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's No. 1: Rose or Beasley?]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/who-s-no-1-rose-or-beasley-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley was the obvious No. 1 choice until Derrick Rose came along. Now, NBADraft.net handicaps a furious two-horse race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview-252.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah only needs a win to clinch home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs - but getting it in San Antonio won't be easy.The Jazz will be trying to win a road game against the Spurs for the first time in nearly a decade on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we do (and don't) want to see in NBA playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/what-we-do-and-don-t-want-to-see-in-nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq vs. Kobe is a storyline we'd love to see in the playoffs. But Randy Hill also offers matchups (Cavs-Spurs!) we could do without.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 109, Jazz 80]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-109-jazz-80.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs made it clear they're ready to embark on their quest for back-to-back NBA titles.The Spurs dominated the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night to lock up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference - the same as they had last season - and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs secure No. 3 seed by crushing Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-secure-no-3-seed-by-crushing-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night.The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview-242.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah only needs a win to clinch home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs - but getting it in San Antonio won't be easy.The Jazz will be trying to win a road game against the Spurs for the first time in nearly a decade on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-243.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's 37-4 home record ties the second-best mark in franchise history. The Jazz went 38-3 at home in 1996-97. They didn't drop a game at home to a team with a losing record all season and won 27 of their final 28 games at EnergySolutions Arena. For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-244.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-245.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz still don't know who they'll be playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 48 hours left in the regular season. What they do know is the boost of confidence that a victory Wednesday over the Spurs would give them. The Jazz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Jazz, home-court advantage would be sweet 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-jazz-home-court-advantage-would-be-sweet-246.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How important is home-court advantage to the Jazz? Judging by their win over the Rockets, the answer is very, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Spurs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-spurs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah only needs a win to clinch home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs - but getting it in San Antonio won't be easy.The Jazz will be trying to win a road game against the Spurs for the first time in nearly a decade on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-235.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz still don't know who they'll be playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 48 hours left in the regular season. What they do know is the boost of confidence that a victory Wednesday over the Spurs would give them. The Jazz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-236.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's 37-4 home record ties the second-best mark in franchise history. The Jazz went 38-3 at home in 1996-97. They didn't drop a game at home to a team with a losing record all season and won 27 of their final 28 games at EnergySolutions Arena. For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-237.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Jazz, home-court advantage would be sweet 2008-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-jazz-home-court-advantage-would-be-sweet-238.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How important is home-court advantage to the Jazz? Judging by their win over the Rockets, the answer is very, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp-239.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-227.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz's 37-4 home record ties the second-best mark in franchise history. The Jazz went 38-3 at home in 1996-97. They didn't drop a game at home to a team with a losing record all season and won 27 of their final 28 games at EnergySolutions Arena. For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-228.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-229.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz still don't know who they'll be playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 48 hours left in the regular season. What they do know is the boost of confidence that a victory Wednesday over the Spurs would give them. The Jazz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 105, Rockets 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-105-rockets-96.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz avenged losing their home opener by running away with the finale and putting themselves in position for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.The Jazz beat Houston 105-96 on Monday, pulling even with the Rockets in the mudd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz tighten race in West with win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-tighten-race-in-west-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer scored 21 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Utah beat Houston 105-96 on Monday, pulling the Jazz even with the Rockets in the muddled Western Conference standings with one game to go in the regular season.Both teams are 54-27, but by win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Jazz, home-court advantage would be sweet]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/for-jazz-home-court-advantage-would-be-sweet.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How important is home-court advantage to the Jazz? Judging by their win over the Rockets, the answer is very, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp-233.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-222.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams was on the receiving end of a Carmelo Anthony flagrant foul with four minutes left in the third quarter Saturday. Williams went up for a dunk and Anthony came down with both arms as Williams fell hard on his backside. Williams banged his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-223.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-224.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will play the first of two potential playoff previews to finish the regular season, beginning Monday as they play host to Houston. It will be a critical game for the Jazz in their hopes of securing home-court advantage in the first round. The Jaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/rockets-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a strong possibility the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets will meet in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. But even with only three days remaining in the regular season, the tightest postseason race in recent memory has shown few sign]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West winner should determine MVP]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/west-winner-should-determine-mvp.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 124, Nuggets 97]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-124-nuggets-97.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was scary for Utah when Denver rallied from a 16-point deficit to take a brief lead, then downright horrifying when star guard Deron Williams went crashing to the floor on a flagrant foul.The Jazz survived both Saturday night and stayed in contention f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz boost home-court hopes with rout]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-boost-home-court-hopes-with-rout.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 124-97 Saturday night to strengthen their hopes of home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-219.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-220.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depending on how things go Saturday night, the Jazz could either help or hurt their chief Northwest Division rival as the Denver Nuggets fight for the Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot. The Jazz have already clinched their second consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-221.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz gave up 97 points to Dallas on Thursday after holding San Antonio and New Orleans to 130 points combined in two victories over the last week.  It was the first time in Jazz history they had held a team below 70 in consecutive games and the firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-213.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-214.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depending on how things go Saturday night, the Jazz could either help or hurt their chief Northwest Division rival as the Denver Nuggets fight for the Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot. The Jazz have already clinched their second consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-215.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz gave up 97 points to Dallas on Thursday after holding San Antonio and New Orleans to 130 points combined in two victories over the last week.  It was the first time in Jazz history they had held a team below 70 in consecutive games and the firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Jazz Preview 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-jazz-preview-216.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rallying for a win over the team they're battling for the last Western Conference playoff spot has given the Denver Nuggets some breathing room. It won't give them a chance to rest for very long.The Nuggets will try to strengthen their hold on a playoff b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-208.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz gave up 97 points to Dallas on Thursday after holding San Antonio and New Orleans to 130 points combined in two victories over the last week.  It was the first time in Jazz history they had held a team below 70 in consecutive games and the firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-209.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-210.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depending on how things go Saturday night, the Jazz could either help or hurt their chief Northwest Division rival as the Denver Nuggets fight for the Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot. The Jazz have already clinched their second consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 97, Jazz 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/mavericks-97-jazz-94.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A playoff spot, 50 wins and a second straight tight victory over an elite team.Just a few weeks ago, the Dallas Mavericks didn't seem capable of pulling off any of those. Now, they're doing it all.Dirk Nowitzki immediately answered a banked-in, game-tying]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk's last-second shot puts Mavs in playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/dirk-s-last-second-shot-puts-mavs-in-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night that also clinched a playoff berth.Dallas got in on the combination of the victory and Golden Stat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Mavericks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-mavericks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz already have the Northwest Division title locked up, but they still have plenty to play for.The Jazz look to move closer to securing home-court advantage in the first round of the postseason when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give and Go: Grading Memphis and Kansas]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/give-and-go-grading-memphis-and-kansas.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Zegers: For the first 37-and-change minutes of Monday's NCAA championship game, I was planning for this column to be an extended treatise on my man-love of Derrick Rose and some theories on how I could guarantee the Knicks a top-two pick in the up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-205.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have asked for two bigger victories in the final two weeks of the regular season -- over the defending champion Spurs at home Friday and the conference-leading Hornets on the road Tuesday. It was enough for the Jazz to clinch a playoff b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-206.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No Jazz team has allowed more than 100 points a game on defense since the 1992-93 season, and it looks as if this year's edition will avoid doing so.  The Jazz are allowing 99.3 points this season after giving up just 130 combined to New Orleans and San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-207.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-197.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have asked for two bigger victories in the final two weeks of the regular season -- over the defending champion Spurs at home Friday and the conference-leading Hornets on the road Tuesday. It was enough for the Jazz to clinch a playoff b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-198.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No Jazz team has allowed more than 100 points a game on defense since the 1992-93 season, and it looks as if this year's edition will avoid doing so.  The Jazz are allowing 99.3 points this season after giving up just 130 combined to New Orleans and San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-199.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 77, Hornets 66]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-77-hornets-66.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur kept up his recent strong play, even during a defensive struggle in which the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Hornets held each other to season lows in scoring.Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help Utah clinch its second straight Northwest Divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Jazz win ugly over Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-jazz-win-ugly-over-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz snap the New Orleans Hornets' 11-game home winning streak, 77-66 on Tuesday night.Deron Williams had 16 assists and outplayed Chris Paul as the Jazz took a 20-point lead early in the fourth q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets have no answer for powerful Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hornets-have-no-answer-for-powerful-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In handling the Hornets to clinch the Northwest Division, the Jazz looked like the team more likely to make a run, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Hornets Preview 2008-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hornets-preview-193.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and Deron Williams have done impressive jobs leading their respective teams into the playoffs.With the Western Conference race going down to the wire, both players have their eyes on home-court advantage as well.Paul and the conference-leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-194.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz gave up just 64 points to San Antonio, their fewest in a game in more than seven years. It also matched the third-fewest in franchise history. The only games in which the Jazz have allowed fewer were in December 1997 against Miami (56) and Dece]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-195.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Center Jarron Collins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-196.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have asked for a better start than Friday's demolition of San Antonio to a closing stretch of six games against Western Conference heavyweights. Now they will look to take the season series with a victory Tuesday over New Orleans. The Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz gave up just 64 points to San Antonio, their fewest in a game in more than seven years. It also matched the third-fewest in franchise history. The only games in which the Jazz have allowed fewer were in December 1997 against Miami (56) and Dece]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-191.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Center Jarron Collins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-192.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have asked for a better start than Friday's demolition of San Antonio to a closing stretch of six games against Western Conference heavyweights. Now they will look to take the season series with a victory Tuesday over New Orleans. The Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz gave up just 64 points to San Antonio, their fewest in a game in more than seven years. It also matched the third-fewest in franchise history. The only games in which the Jazz have allowed fewer were in December 1997 against Miami (56) and Dece]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-187.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Center Jarron Collins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-188.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz couldn't have asked for a better start than Friday's demolition of San Antonio to a closing stretch of six games against Western Conference heavyweights. Now they will look to take the season series with a victory Tuesday over New Orleans. The Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' blowout loss leaves gaping questions]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-blowout-loss-leaves-gaping-questions.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs' blowout loss to the Jazz on Friday has made Charley Rosen skeptical. Does San Antonio have the goods to win the West?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 90, Spurs 64]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-90-spurs-64.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz may have picked up a few pointers last year while being humbled by San Antonio in the Western Conference finals.The Jazz reversed the roles Friday night in a 90-64 victory that matched the Spurs' lowest point total in franchise history and e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz hold Spurs to 26 in second half]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hold-spurs-to-26-in-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz ended San Antonio's eight-game winning streak, beating the Spurs 90-64 on Friday night.The Jazz held the defending NBA champion Spurs without a point for almost the first 4 minutes of the fourth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-183.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz probably enjoyed their last easy night of the season with Wednesday's victory over Minnesota. They will play a killer closing stretch with six games against Western Conference contenders, beginning Friday at home against San Antonio. The defendin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-184.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz welcomed back F Andrei Kirilenko against Minnesota. Kirilenko missed two games with a bruised calf, and demoted C.J. Miles one game after the 21-year-old G scored a career-high 29 points against Washington. Instead of starting Miles with G Ronn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-185.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Center Jarron Collins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-176.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz probably enjoyed their last easy night of the season with Wednesday's victory over Minnesota. They will play a killer closing stretch with six games against Western Conference contenders, beginning Friday at home against San Antonio. The defendin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-177.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz welcomed back F Andrei Kirilenko against Minnesota. Kirilenko missed two games with a bruised calf, and demoted C.J. Miles one game after the 21-year-old G scored a career-high 29 points against Washington. Instead of starting Miles with G Ronn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-178.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Center Jarron Collins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/spurs-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It may seem like a foregone conclusion each year for the San Antonio Spurs, but in the Western Conference this season, just making the playoffs is an accomplishment.The defending NBA champions, winners of eight straight, will have a chance to clinch their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rout short-handed Wizards by 42 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rout-short-handed-wizards-by-42-180.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C.J. Miles scored a career-high 29 points and the Utah Jazz set a team record with 15 3-pointers in a 129-87 rout of the short-handed Washington Wizards on Monday night.Deron Williams had 12 points and 16 assists, despite resting most of the fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-170.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz welcomed back F Andrei Kirilenko against Minnesota. Kirilenko missed two games with a bruised calf, and demoted C.J. Miles one game after the 21-year-old G scored a career-high 29 points against Washington. Instead of starting Miles with G Ronn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-171.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Center Jarron Collins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-172.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz probably enjoyed their last easy night of the season with Wednesday's victory over Minnesota. They will play a killer closing stretch with six games against Western Conference contenders, beginning Friday at home against San Antonio. The defendin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 117, Timberwolves 100]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-117-timberwolves-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With six games remaining against teams in playoff contention, the last thing the Jazz needed was a draining game against the lowly Timberwolves.Mehmet Okur made sure Utah had a relatively easy night.Okur made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Jazz shoot down Wolves]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-jazz-shoot-down-wolves.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur made four 3-pointers and had 22 points, leading the Utah Jazz over the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-100 on Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rout short-handed Wizards by 42 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rout-short-handed-wizards-by-42-175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C.J. Miles scored a career-high 29 points and the Utah Jazz set a team record with 15 3-pointers in a 129-87 rout of the short-handed Washington Wizards on Monday night.Deron Williams had 12 points and 16 assists, despite resting most of the fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Jazz Preview 2008-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/timberwolves-jazz-preview-165.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every loss counts for teams embroiled in the tight Western Conference playoff race. That's what makes losses against struggling teams especially deflating for contenders like the Utah Jazz.The Jazz look to salvage a split of their season series with the l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Barometer: Arenas, Bynum, Brand returning]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-barometer-arenas-bynum-brand-returning.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hope Springs Eternal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-167.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz get a chance to avenge Sunday's loss at Minnesota when they play the Timberwolves on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. The Jazz are 33-4 at home. Utah is 1-2 against Minnesota, both losses coming on the road. Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-168.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By halftime Monday, the Jazz led 73-41 and had nine of their 15 three-pointers. They tied their franchise mark for three-pointers in a quarter with seven in the second quarter.  --Utah shot 59.5 percent. --In the first half the Wizards had just eight re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-169.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, shooting guard Ronnie Price, small forward C.J. Miles, power forward Carlos Boozer, center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- guard Morris Almond, guard Jason Hart, guard Kyle Korver, forward Paul Millsap, forward Matt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-160.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz get a chance to avenge Sunday's loss at Minnesota when they play the Timberwolves on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. The Jazz are 33-4 at home. Utah is 1-2 against Minnesota, both losses coming on the road. Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-161.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By halftime Monday, the Jazz led 73-41 and had nine of their 15 three-pointers. 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Miles was the only Utah starter still playing at the end of a blowout against the Washington Wizards.With the game Miles was having, coach Jerry Sloan would have had a hard time getting him out of there, anyway.Miles scored a career high 29 points, m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rout short-handed Wizards by 42]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rout-short-handed-wizards-by-42.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C.J. Miles scored a career-high 29 points and the Utah Jazz set a team record with 15 3-pointers in a 129-87 rout of the short-handed Washington Wizards on Monday night.Deron Williams had 12 points and 16 assists, despite resting most of the fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-152.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After stumbling on the road against Minnesota on Sunday, the Jazz will attempt to regroup at home Monday against Washington. The safety net of a 32-4 record at home has been a theme of their season so far. The Jazz beat the Wizards 96-87 on Feb. 1 in Wash]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-153.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Andrei Kirilenko was wearing a walking boot Sunday but said he did not expect his bruised right calf to keep him out a significant time. Kirilenko suffered the injury in a March 14 game against Boston before it caught up to him last week. "It's not that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-154.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/wizards-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz are on pace to finish with a better record than they did last season, when they advanced to the Western Conference finals before getting eliminated by the eventual NBA champions.Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, however, doesn't want his team to take]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves 110, Jazz 103]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/timberwolves-110-jazz-103.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After another ugly loss on the road, Utah coach Jerry Sloan thinks his team might be taking a playoff berth for granted."Obviously, if you don't win, you don't get to the playoffs," Sloan said. "People have us penciled in way too soon."Al Jefferson had 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz fall again in Minnesota]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-fall-again-in-minnesota.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have a serious problem as the playoffs approach.Al Jefferson had 22 points and eight rebounds and Rashad McCants scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half of Minnesota's 110-103 victory Sunday over a Utah team that just can't seem to win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko out against Timberwolves with calf injury]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-forward-andrei-kirilenko-out-against-timberwolves-with-calf-injury.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an injured right calf. There is no timetable for his return, but he does not expect to be out long.Kirilenko had muscle spasms in his calf during a win o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-month-old son of Jazz's Boozer battles sickle cell, shows dad how recovery is done 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/22-month-old-son-of-jazz-s-boozer-battles-sickle-cell-shows-dad-how-recovery-is-done-159.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmani Boozer can barely get his little arms around a basketball.The 22-month-old hugs the ball to his chest as he bounces around the room before his dad sweeps him up for a father-son grin and giggle.Carlos Boozer has had to recover from a host of injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Timberwolves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-timberwolves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have suffered some puzzling road losses for a team that is in contention for the top spot in the Western Conference. A loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves in February certainly counts as one of those blunders.Coming off yet another succe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-148.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz avenged one of their worst post-All-Star-break losses by beating the L.A. Clippers on Friday and will have the chance to do the same when they play Minnesota in a Sunday afternoon game. It's the first of two games against the Timberwolves in four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-149.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan celebrated his 66th birthday Friday. His 20th anniversary as Jazz coach will come Dec. 9, 2008. There have been 197 coaching changes around the league in that time. Sloan also is just 11 wins shy of 1,000 with the Jazz. Unlike las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-150.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-month-old son of Jazz's Boozer battles sickle cell, shows dad how recovery is done 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/22-month-old-son-of-jazz-s-boozer-battles-sickle-cell-shows-dad-how-recovery-is-done-151.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmani Boozer can barely get his little arms around a basketball.The 22-month-old hugs the ball to his chest as he bounces around the room before his dad sweeps him up for a father-son grin and giggle.Carlos Boozer has had to recover from a host of injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-140.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jazz coach Jerry Sloan celebrated his 66th birthday Friday. His 20th anniversary as Jazz coach will come Dec. 9, 2008. There have been 197 coaching changes around the league in that time. Sloan also is just 11 wins shy of 1,000 with the Jazz. Unlike las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-141.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-142.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz avenged one of their worst post-All-Star-break losses by beating the L.A. Clippers on Friday and will have the chance to do the same when they play Minnesota in a Sunday afternoon game. It's the first of two games against the Timberwolves in four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 121, Clippers 101]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-121-clippers-101.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down three starters, the Utah Jazz were never worried as Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams were nearly flawless.Boozer scored 34 and Williams had 32 points to lead the Jazz past the reeling Los Angeles Clippers, 121-101 on Friday night."Our team was down a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-month-old son of Jazz's Boozer battles sickle cell, shows dad how recovery is done 2008-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/22-month-old-son-of-jazz-s-boozer-battles-sickle-cell-shows-dad-how-recovery-is-done-144.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmani Boozer can barely get his little arms around a basketball.The 22-month-old hugs the ball to his chest as he bounces around the room before his dad sweeps him up for a father-son grin and giggle.Carlos Boozer has had to recover from a host of injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer, Williams power Jazz past Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-williams-power-jazz-past-clippers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer scored 34 and Deron Williams had 32 points to overcome the loss of the three other Utah starters and lead the Jazz past the reeling Los Angeles Clippers, 121-101 on Friday night.In their quest for the top spot in the Western Conference, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur and Brewer out with stomach virus]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-and-brewer-out-with-stomach-virus.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer will not dress Friday night in Utah's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a stomach virus.Stomach problems caused Okur to head to the locker room after playing just seven minutes against the Toronto Raptors on Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-135.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After their 19-game home winning streak came to an end against the L.A. Lakers, the Jazz have started a new one. They beat Seattle and Charlotte and are a perfect 15-0 at home this season against teams that presently have losing records. The Jazz are 31]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-136.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-137.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a light schedule this week, the Jazz are enjoying the calm before the storm at the end of the regular season. They will finish a five-game homestand against the L.A. Clippers on Friday and will be off for two days before the game. The Jazz would like]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-month-old son of Jazz's Boozer battles sickle cell, shows dad how recovery is done]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/22-month-old-son-of-jazz-s-boozer-battles-sickle-cell-shows-dad-how-recovery-is-done.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmani Boozer can barely get his little arms around a basketball.The 22-month-old hugs the ball to his chest as he bounces around the room before his dad sweeps him up for a father-son grin and giggle.Carlos Boozer has had to recover from a host of injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/clippers-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have the NBA's best home record this season. Heading into the final weeks of the regular season, they'll see how big of an advantage that will be.The Jazz look to win their 10th straight home meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-132.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After their 19-game home winning streak came to an end against the L.A. Lakers, the Jazz have started a new one. They beat Seattle and Charlotte and are a perfect 15-0 at home this season against teams that presently have losing records. The Jazz are 31]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-133.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-134.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a light schedule this week, the Jazz are enjoying the calm before the storm at the end of the regular season. They will finish a five-game homestand against the L.A. Clippers on Friday and will be off for two days before the game. The Jazz would like]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-127.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a light schedule this week, the Jazz are enjoying the calm before the storm at the end of the regular season. They will finish a five-game homestand against the L.A. Clippers on Friday and will be off for two days before the game. The Jazz would like]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-128.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After their 19-game home winning streak came to an end against the L.A. Lakers, the Jazz have started a new one. They beat Seattle and Charlotte and are a perfect 15-0 at home this season against teams that presently have losing records. The Jazz are 31]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-129.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 128, Bobcats 106]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-128-bobcats-106.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah's 20-point lead over Charlotte entering the fourth quarter dwindled to three midway through the period.Just a few minutes later, it was back up to 20 again.The Jazz outlasted the Bobcats in a game of streaks Tuesday night, winning 128-106 and avoidin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz remains hot at home]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-remains-hot-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 14 points and 15 assists to lead the Utah Jazz over the Charlotte Bobcats 128-106 on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bobcats-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz didn't wait long to reclaim their overpowering home-court advantage. They'll look to rely on it again Tuesday when they try to increase their Northwest Division lead in a matchup with the Charlotte Bobcats.The Jazz (46-25) beat Seattle 115-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-124.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing the fourth game of their five-game homestand, the Jazz will have the chance to avenge the season's biggest meltdown Tuesday against Charlotte. Back on Dec. 19, the Jazz blew a 12-point lead in the final six minutes and lost 98-92 to the Bobcats. C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-125.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--There was more than just basketball on the agenda Saturday night for the Jazz. Deron Williams played host to a birthday party at a local club for Ronnie Brewer and C.J. Miles. The featured act was rapper Lil' Jon, who sat courtside for the game against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-126.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-118.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing the fourth game of their five-game homestand, the Jazz will have the chance to avenge the season's biggest meltdown Tuesday against Charlotte. Back on Dec. 19, the Jazz blew a 12-point lead in the final six minutes and lost 98-92 to the Bobcats. C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-119.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--There was more than just basketball on the agenda Saturday night for the Jazz. Deron Williams played host to a birthday party at a local club for Ronnie Brewer and C.J. Miles. The featured act was rapper Lil' Jon, who sat courtside for the game against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-120.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Williams giving Nash a run for his money]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/paul-williams-giving-nash-a-run-for-his-money-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's been the gold standard for years, but Phoenix's Steve Nash now has competition at the point guard position, Peter Vecsey says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/players-evaluated-closely-during-ncaa-tourney-122.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players can improve their NBA draft stock during the NCAA tourney. Especially if their team wins the title, says NBADraft.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 115, SuperSonics 101]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-115-supersonics-101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once Mehmet Okur's body felt better, his pinpoint shooting returned to form. And just in time for the Utah Jazz.Okur, who has been ailing with a stomach flu this week, scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half Saturday night and sparked Utah's game-ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz storm past Sonics in second half]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-storm-past-sonics-in-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Mehmet Okur added 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz beat the reeling Seattle SuperSonics 115-101 on Saturday night.Utah rebounded from a 106-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-114.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Mehmet Okur suited up for the Jazz on Thursday but endured a miserable 48 hours after leaving Monday's victory over Toronto with a stomach virus. Okur couldn't get out of bed Tuesday and wasn't able to hold down food or liquids until Wednesday. Okur sum]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-115.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-116.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's any consolation for the Jazz with the end of their 19-game home winning streak Thursday against the L.A. Lakers, it comes with the knowledge that they will play their next four games against teams a combined 114 games below .500. The Jazz, 29-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/players-evaluated-closely-during-ncaa-tourney-117.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players can improve their NBA draft stock during the NCAA tourney. Especially if their team wins the title, says NBADraft.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SuperSonics-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/supersonics-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to set a franchise record for consecutive home wins their last time out, the Utah Jazz lost to the best team in the Western Conference.While that was disappointing, following it up with a loss against the worst team in the West would be emba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-108.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's any consolation for the Jazz with the end of their 19-game home winning streak Thursday against the L.A. Lakers, it comes with the knowledge that they will play their next four games against teams a combined 114 games below .500. The Jazz, 29-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-109.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Mehmet Okur suited up for the Jazz on Thursday but endured a miserable 48 hours after leaving Monday's victory over Toronto with a stomach virus. Okur couldn't get out of bed Tuesday and wasn't able to hold down food or liquids until Wednesday. Okur sum]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-110.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/players-evaluated-closely-during-ncaa-tourney-111.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players can improve their NBA draft stock during the NCAA tourney. Especially if their team wins the title, says NBADraft.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-101.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's any consolation for the Jazz with the end of their 19-game home winning streak Thursday against the L.A. Lakers, it comes with the knowledge that they will play their next four games against teams a combined 114 games below .500. The Jazz, 29-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-102.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Mehmet Okur suited up for the Jazz on Thursday but endured a miserable 48 hours after leaving Monday's victory over Toronto with a stomach virus. Okur couldn't get out of bed Tuesday and wasn't able to hold down food or liquids until Wednesday. Okur sum]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-103.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 106, Jazz 95]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-106-jazz-95.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers quickly discouraged any Utah fans who hoped to see the Jazz set a team record for consecutive home wins.Jazz fans had barely started booing Kobe Bryant before he and the Lakers made nine of their first 10 shots and were up by 20 bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hand Jazz first home loss of '08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-hand-jazz-first-home-loss-of-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Utah's 19-game home winning streak with a 106-95 victory over the Jazz on Thursday night.Derek Fisher added 11 points and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/players-evaluated-closely-during-ncaa-tourney.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players can improve their NBA draft stock during the NCAA tourney. Especially if their team wins the title, says NBADraft.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz can record their 30th home win Thursday with a victory over the Lakers, who lead the season series 2-1.  In 39 games against the Jazz, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is averaging 26 points. He is averaging 34.3 points against the Jazz in their last six]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-97.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Jazz player Kris Humphries finished with five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes against his former team. --Ronnie Price's five assists tied his career high. --Kyle Korver made a 3-pointer that started a 24-4 fourth-quarter run for the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Jason Hart, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/lakers-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pau Gasol's arrival sparked the Los Angeles Lakers' longest winning streak of the season, but he hasn't been available to help them snap this season's two most impressive runs.Gasol is expected to miss his third straight game Thursday night when the Laker]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Barometer: Miami's situation gets worse]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-barometer-miami-s-situation-gets-worse.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets were so dissatisfied with their point guard position this off-season, it seemed they were very close to bringing guys in off the street for tryouts. Rafer Alston was the most unpopular incumbent this side of George Dubya Bush.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-93.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Jazz player Kris Humphries finished with five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes against his former team. --Ronnie Price's five assists tied his career high. --Kyle Korver made a 3-pointer that started a 24-4 fourth-quarter run for the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-94.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Jason Hart, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-95.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz can record their 30th home win Thursday with a victory over the Lakers, who lead the season series 2-1.  In 39 games against the Jazz, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is averaging 26 points. He is averaging 34.3 points against the Jazz in their last six]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-88.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Jazz player Kris Humphries finished with five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes against his former team. --Ronnie Price's five assists tied his career high. --Kyle Korver made a 3-pointer that started a 24-4 fourth-quarter run for the Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Jason Hart, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-90.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz can record their 30th home win Thursday with a victory over the Lakers, who lead the season series 2-1.  In 39 games against the Jazz, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is averaging 26 points. He is averaging 34.3 points against the Jazz in their last six]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 96, Raptors 79]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-96-raptors-79.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve point guard Ronnie Price sparked the Utah Jazz and got under the skin of the Toronto Raptors.Price had 13 points, five assists and directed a decisive fourth-quarter run as the Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz roll to 19th straight home win]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-roll-to-19th-straight-home-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-83.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer called it getting back to "comfort" and it's easy to see why. After coming home with a split on their four-game Eastern Conference trip, the Jazz will return to EnergySolutions Arena for Monday's game against Toronto with a chance to make hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-84.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz finished the season 7-8 on the road against the Eastern Conference and will have their choice of losses to lament come April. They dropped games on the road this season to Miami, New York, Charlotte, Indiana, Atlanta, Chicago and New Jersey. Sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-85.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/raptors-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After settling for a split of their four-game road trip, the Northwest Division-leading Utah Jazz look to match their franchise-record 19-game home winning streak as they face the road-weary Toronto Raptors on Monday night.The Jazz (44-24), who have a thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons are a force when Rasheed's clicking 2008-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pistons-are-a-force-when-rasheed-s-clicking-87.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His defense makes the Pistons potent. But Charley Rosen says Detroit reaches a new level when Rasheed Wallace scores.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets 117, Jazz 115]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nets-117-jazz-115.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Nets put the game in Richard Jefferson's hands and he did not disappoint.Jefferson made a running jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining to give the Nets a 117-115 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night."On that situation, you want to win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jefferson's last-second shot lifts Nets past Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jefferson-s-last-second-shot-lifts-nets-past-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Richard Jefferson made a running jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining to give the New Jersey Nets a 117-115 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Jefferson led the Nets with 27 points and Vince Carter scored 25. Josh Boone had 21 points and 13 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-79.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz can only hope the momentum from Friday's victory over the Celtics will carry them through the finale of their four-game road trip Saturday at New Jersey. The Jazz ended the Celtics' 10-game winning streak and became just the fifth team to win in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-80.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By beating the Celtics, the Jazz were able to avenge their last home loss of the season, coming Dec. 29 at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz have since won 18 consecutive home games, only one victory shy of the franchise record. Boston was one of just thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-81.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons are a force when Rasheed's clicking]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/pistons-are-a-force-when-rasheed-s-clicking.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His defense makes the Pistons potent. But Charley Rosen says Detroit reaches a new level when Rasheed Wallace scores.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-71.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz can only hope the momentum from Friday's victory over the Celtics will carry them through the finale of their four-game road trip Saturday at New Jersey. The Jazz ended the Celtics' 10-game winning streak and became just the fifth team to win in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-72.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By beating the Celtics, the Jazz were able to avenge their last home loss of the season, coming Dec. 29 at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz have since won 18 consecutive home games, only one victory shy of the franchise record. Boston was one of just thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-73.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Small forward Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Pow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Nets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-nets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the New Jersey Nets rebounded from a dismal Western Conference road trip by beating the reigning Eastern Conference champions, forward Richard Jefferson said he was glad to be playing against the NBA's weaker conference again. The Nets' reprieve, ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 110, Celtics 92]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-110-celtics-92.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz admitted that they were looking forward to playing the top team in the NBA.And no one more than Deron Williams.The Jazz guard scored 32 points - 13 of them in the fourth quarter and seven during a 10-0 run when Utah turned back Boston's last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visiting Jazz end Celtics' win streak at 10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/visiting-jazz-end-celtics-win-streak-at-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 32 points and eight assists, and Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 110-92 victory over Boston that snapped the Celtics' 10-game winning streak.Boston cut a 13-point, third-quarter defi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-67.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz will have the chance to avenge their last home loss, 18 games and more than two months ago, when they play the Boston Celtics on Friday night in the third game of their four-game road trip. It is the benchmark game on the trip for the Jazz, argua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-68.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No matter what happens the rest of the season, the Jazz will be able to avoid wearing the scarlet letter of having lost to every Eastern Conference team that failed to make the playoffs on the road. They were able to avoid that fate by coming back to wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-69.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting with a season-opening eight-game winning streak, the Boston Celtics haven't left much doubt as to which team would win the Atlantic Division.They can make it official on Friday.The Celtics, riding their first 10-game win streak in nearly 22 years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer rescues Jazz from another surprise]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/boozer-rescues-jazz-from-another-surprise.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All season long, the Utah Jazz have made a bad habit out of losing to teams they shouldn't on the road. And it might have happened again Wednesday night if it wasn't for Carlos Boozer.Boozer hit the go-ahead layup with 46.7 seconds left and the Jazz narro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give and Go: Applauding the Rockets' streak]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/give-and-go-applauding-the-rockets-streak.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Zegers: As jinxes go, the "Curse of the Zegers" has a ways to go before it catches up to the "Curse of the Bambino" or the one about that billy goat. The Rockets are 6-0 since you accused me of jinxing them in this column. Of course, they're also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-64.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams was the center of attention as usual in Chicago, where the former Illinois star was greeted by a crowd of television crews at the Jazz's morning shoot-around.  As part of the conversation about all things Illini, however, Williams offered]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-65.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-66.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting an all-important four-game trip with a loss to Chicago, the Jazz will play what amounts to a must-win game Wednesday at Milwaukee. The last thing they want to do is give away another game on the road in a season where that has been the domi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-55.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Deron Williams was the center of attention as usual in Chicago, where the former Illinois star was greeted by a crowd of television crews at the Jazz's morning shoot-around.  As part of the conversation about all things Illini, however, Williams offered]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-56.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-57.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting an all-important four-game trip with a loss to Chicago, the Jazz will play what amounts to a must-win game Wednesday at Milwaukee. The last thing they want to do is give away another game on the road in a season where that has been the domi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bucks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bucks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz's high-powered offense never got in sync their last game, and they were handed their first loss of the month. The Northwest Division-leading Jazz try to get their offense back on track Wednesday against a Milwaukee Bucks team that has strugg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 108, Jazz 96]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/bulls-108-jazz-96.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Appearances aside, the Chicago Bulls insist they're serious about making a playoff run. A few more nights like this might convince the doubters.Drew Gooden tied a season high with 24 points, Ben Gordon added 19, and the Bulls beat Utah 108-96 on Tuesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gooden and Bulls slow down Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/gooden-and-bulls-slow-down-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Drew Gooden tied a season high with 24 points, Ben Gordon added 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat Utah 108-96 on Tuesday night to snap the Jazz's five-game winning streak.Gordon hit several key 3-pointers, including two late in the third and one midway throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Kirilenko returns against Bulls after missing 3 games with sprained hip]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-s-kirilenko-returns-against-bulls-after-missing-3-games-with-sprained-hip.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was back in the starting lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after missing three games with a sprained right hip.Kirilenko was injured in the first quarter of a home game against Dallas on March 3, when the Maver]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-51.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kyle Korver made a three-pointer in the second quarter that started a 17-7 run for the Jazz. --Utah's victory was its 18th at home. Utah can tie its franchise record for home wins in a season by beating Toronto on March 17. --The game was the latest of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-52.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Jason Hart, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Forward Matt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-53.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah takes a five-game winning streak on the road with a trip that starts Tuesday against Chicago. Utah beat the Bulls 97-87 earlier in the season as Carlos Boozer scored 22 points. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan is known as "The Original Bull" after Chicago sele]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Bulls Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-bulls-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have had one of the NBA's most efficient offenses despite a subpar season from Mehmet Okur. Now that Okur appears to be returning to form, the Northwest Division leaders seem even more dangerous.Okur looks to continue his hot streak as the J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-48.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Jason Hart, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Paul Millsap, Forward Matt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-49.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah takes a five-game winning streak on the road with a trip that starts Tuesday against Chicago. Utah beat the Bulls 97-87 earlier in the season as Carlos Boozer scored 22 points. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan is known as "The Original Bull" after Chicago sele]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-50.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kyle Korver made a three-pointer in the second quarter that started a 17-7 run for the Jazz. --Utah's victory was its 18th at home. Utah can tie its franchise record for home wins in a season by beating Toronto on March 17. --The game was the latest of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 132, Nuggets 105]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-132-nuggets-105.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, Mehmet Okur drove through the Denver Nuggets with the swiftness of a guard. Then, the 6-foot-11 Utah center went outside and started shooting like a guard, too.Okur hit a career-high six 3-pointers while leading the Jazz to a 132-105 rout of the Nu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rout Nuggets thanks to Okur's big night]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-rout-nuggets-thanks-to-okur-s-big-night.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur made a career-high six 3-pointers, scoring 27 and adding 11 rebounds as the Utah Jazz added a game to their lead over Denver by routing the Nuggets 132-105 on Saturday night.Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 11 rebounds and Deron Williams had hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-45.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Cente]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-46.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After one of their most impressive road victories Friday night in Phoenix, the Jazz can take a major step toward clinching their second consecutive Northwest Division title with a victory Saturday at home over Denver. The Jazz will take a three-game divis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-47.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz had been 0-11 in road games in which they entered the fourth quarter trailing before Friday. They had lost on the road to both the L.A. Clippers and Minnesota since the All-Star break but found a way to beat the 41-21 Suns. --G Deron Williams h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-37.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward C.J. Miles, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Forward Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, Cente]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-38.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After one of their most impressive road victories Friday night in Phoenix, the Jazz can take a major step toward clinching their second consecutive Northwest Division title with a victory Saturday at home over Denver. The Jazz will take a three-game divis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-39.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Jazz had been 0-11 in road games in which they entered the fourth quarter trailing before Friday. They had lost on the road to both the L.A. Clippers and Minnesota since the All-Star break but found a way to beat the 41-21 Suns. --G Deron Williams h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nuggets-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have gotten little production from Andrei Kirilenko in recent home games. That hasn't stopped them from continuing their dominance at EnergySolutions Arena.With Kirilenko expected to miss his third straight contest, the Jazz look to extend a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 126, Suns 118]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-126-suns-118.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz went on a scoring binge against Phoenix on Friday night. Everybody's doing that against the struggling Suns these days.Carlos Boozer scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half, including a tough 8-foot bank shot with 31.1 seconds to play,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz surge past struggling Suns]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-surge-past-struggling-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half, including a tough 8-foot bank shot with 31.1 seconds to play, and the Utah Jazz handed the Phoenix Suns their third consecutive home loss, 126-118 on Friday night.Deron Williams had 25 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash was the NBA's MVP when Deron Williams was playing in the NCAA Final Four and again when Williams was struggling through a mediocre rookie year with the Utah Jazz.Nash is still one of the league's best, but Williams might soon be winning some aw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko still out for Jazz because of hip injury]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-still-out-for-jazz-because-of-hip-injury.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver.Kirilenko injured his right hip Monday when he was knocked down by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who was called for a flagrant foul on the pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko still out for Jazz with hip injury]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-still-out-for-jazz-with-hip-injury.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver.Kirilenko injured his right hip Monday when he was knocked down by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who was called for a flagrant foul on the pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-06 10:20:39]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-34.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After one of their easiest victories of the season against Minnesota, the Jazz must get ready for a blockbuster of a game Friday night at Phoenix. Not only will it be the Jazz's first look at the Suns with Shaquille O'Neal, but it could be an early playof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-06 10:20:39]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-35.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Andrei Kirilenko missed Wednesday's game with the sprained right hip he suffered thanks to Dirk Nowitzki's flagrant foul in Monday's victory over Dallas. Kirilenko will not travel to Phoenix for Friday's game but did get good news from an MRI exam. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-06 10:20:40]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-36.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 105, Timberwolves 76]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-105-timberwolves-76.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah was already one of the few teams to lose to Minnesota once this year. Losing to the Timberwolves again Wednesday night was never much of a possibility.The Jazz easily avoided another upset by the Timberwolves, winning 105-76 for their 17th straight h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz extend home streak to 17]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-extend-home-streak-to-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz won their 17th straight home game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-76 on Wednesday night.Utah improved to 26-3 at home and is two wins away from tying the team record for consecutive hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-05 10:40:33]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-27.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-05 10:40:32]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-28.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz improved their league-best home record to 26-3 with a victory over the Mavericks on Monday night. But there was concern afterward because of an injury suffered by Andrei Kirilenko. The forward left the game in the first half after a flagrant foul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-05 10:40:32]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Andrei Kirilenko left the game with a bruised right hip after a flagrant foul by Dirk Nowitzki of the Mavs. Nowitzki was booed the rest of the night by Jazz fans.  --The Jazz scored 16 straight points in the fourth quarter. Just before that streak, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko knocked out of game by Nowitzki 2008-03-04 04:54:36]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-knocked-out-of-game-by-nowitzki-30.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of Utah's game against Dallas in the first quarter after a flagrant foul by the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki.Kirilenko took a pass in the lane and as he went up for a layup, Nowitzki came down hard with his right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/timberwolves-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Division-leading Utah Jazz, owners of the best home record in the NBA, look to extend their win streak there to 17 games on Wednesday nightwhen they face the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves, the team with the worst road mark in the NBA.The Jazz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Barometer: Trades still having big effects]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/nba-barometer-trades-still-having-big-effects.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In last week's Give and Go column, Chris Liss and I talked about how difficult it is for NBA teams to handle major personnel changes at mid-season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-04 09:20:49]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-21.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-04 09:20:48]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-22.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz improved their league-best home record to 26-3 with a victory over the Mavericks on Monday night. But there was concern afterward because of an injury suffered by Andrei Kirilenko. The forward left the game in the first half after a flagrant foul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-04 09:20:49]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-23.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Andrei Kirilenko left the game with a bruised right hip after a flagrant foul by Dirk Nowitzki of the Mavs. Nowitzki was booed the rest of the night by Jazz fans.  --The Jazz scored 16 straight points in the fourth quarter. Just before that streak, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko knocked out of game by Nowitzki 2008-03-04 04:54:36]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-knocked-out-of-game-by-nowitzki-24.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of Utah's game against Dallas in the first quarter after a flagrant foul by the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki.Kirilenko took a pass in the lane and as he went up for a layup, Nowitzki came down hard with his right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report 2008-03-04 09:20:49]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Guard Ronnie Price, Guard Kyle Korver, Forward Matt Harpring, Forward Paul Millsap, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside 2008-03-04 09:20:48]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside-11.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz improved their league-best home record to 26-3 with a victory over the Mavericks on Monday night. But there was concern afterward because of an injury suffered by Andrei Kirilenko. The forward left the game in the first half after a flagrant foul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes 2008-03-04 09:20:49]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Andrei Kirilenko left the game with a bruised right hip after a flagrant foul by Dirk Nowitzki of the Mavs. Nowitzki was booed the rest of the night by Jazz fans.  --The Jazz scored 16 straight points in the fourth quarter. Just before that streak, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 116, Mavericks 110]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-116-mavericks-110.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah lost a starter, blew a huge lead and rallied to keep the best home record in the NBA.The Jazz scored 16 straight points late in the fourth quarter in a 116-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, coming back after blowing a 21-point lead.U]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz blow by Mavs in fourth quarter]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-blow-by-mavs-in-fourth-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 20 assists and 17 points, and Utah rallied for a 16-0 run late in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 Monday night after the Jazz blew a huge lead.The Jazz took a 21-point lead shortly after forward Andrei Kirilenko]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirilenko knocked out of game by Nowitzki]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/kirilenko-knocked-out-of-game-by-nowitzki.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of Utah's game against Dallas in the first quarter after a flagrant foul by the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki.Kirilenko took a pass in the lane and as he went up for a layup, Nowitzki came down hard with his right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 113, Grizzlies 92]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-113-grizzlies-92.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The recent road woes for the Utah Jazz have included losses to weak Western Conference teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Jazz wouldn't let another cellar dweller get the best of them.Deron Williams had 19 assists an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams dishes out 19 assists as Jazz roll]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/williams-dishes-out-19-assists-as-jazz-roll-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 19 assists and scored 13 points, and the Utah Jazz sent the Memphis Grizzlies to their eighth straight loss, 113-92 on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 110, Jazz 98]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/hornets-110-jazz-98.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow young point guard, Deron Williams."When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you," Paul said.Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Notes, Quotes]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Forward Paul Millsap had a star turn in Wednesday's game, scoring 16 of his 19 points in the second half. Millsap exploited his matchup against Jason Maxiell and Antonio McDyess, spinning and driving for baskets and hitting jumpers. Millsap was so effec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Roster Report]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Deron Williams, Shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, Small forward Andrei Kirilenko, Power forward Carlos Boozer, Center Mehmet Okur. Bench -- Point guard Ronnie Price, Shooting guard Kyle Korver, Small forward Matt Harpring, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Getting Inside]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/utah-jazz-getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one reason or another, the Jazz have had the New Orleans Hornets' number this season, winning the two games the teams have played in Utah by 28 and 22 points, respectively.  Deron Williams had one Hornet in particular's number in his last showdown wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have struggled on the road this season, losing three of their last four away from Salt Lake City and compiling the worst road record among the NBA's top 14 teams.Perhaps they'll feel more at home on Friday, when they visit New Orleans - the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Pistons 95]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-103-pistons-95.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah's streak of wins over Detroit appeared to be ending.The Pistons put up 30 points in the first quarter and had a 15-point lead with about 5 minutes left in the third, then self-destructed against the Jazz - again.The Jazz rallied to beat the Pistons 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur heats up just in time for Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/okur-heats-up-just-in-time-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, after Utah had rallied from a 15-point deficit late in the third, and the Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 103-95 Wednesday night.The Jazz won their sixth straight over the Pistons, holding them w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give and Go: Yao's unfortunate timing]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/give-and-go-yao-s-unfortunate-timing.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Zegers: It seems to me there's a very good reason why midseason trades are so common in baseball and so rare in the NBA (and NFL). A few reasons, actually:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foye finds rhythm in win over Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/foye-finds-rhythm-in-win-over-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves hope Randy Foye can become a cornerstone player as they continue to rebuild. To get there, he'll have to be more consistent.Al Jefferson and Rashad McCants scored 22 points, Foye added a season-high 20, and the Timberwolves beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 100, Hawks 94]]></title><link>http://www.JazzGround.com/news/jazz-100-hawks-94.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks gave the Utah Jazz more trouble than they expected. Carlos Boozer knew they just needed to focus and they'd prevail again at home."We got a little jumpshot happy," he said. "But when we needed to execute and get the ball inside, we did a]]></description></item></channel></rss>
