Gobert sports new Jazz uniforms
With Gordon Hayward in Boston, Rudy Gobert is now the face of the Utah Jazz. The 7-foot-1 big man posed for a picture in the team's new Nike uniforms that will be worn this upcoming season. (@RudyGobert27/Instagram)
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Regular Season
2018 Schedule
51-31, 1st in Northwest
Summer Forecast: West standings for 2017-18
Losing Gordon Hayward hurts, but our panel predicts the Jazz will still be playoff contenders with a stingy defense led by Rudy Gobert.
Jazz's complete 2017-18 regular-season schedule
The Jazz will open at home on Wednesday, Oct. 18 by hosting the Nuggets. Gordon Hayward will be back in town with the Celtics on Wednesday, March 28.
ESPN Stats and Information
Fans will have to wait a while to see Gordon Hayward return to Utah after leaving for the Celtics in free agency. He'll make his return on March 28, the final game of a 4-game road trip for Boston. He will get a chance to play his former team at home on December 15.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Gordon Hayward won't return to Utah until March 28. The Jazz play in Boston on Dec. 15.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Ricky Rubio's first road game with the Jazz will be a return to Minnesota on Oct. 20.
Summer Forecast: Gobert could be first-time All-Star in 2017-18
He's already an All-NBA center, but with Ricky Rubio now running point guard duties, Rudy Gobert's improved offensive stats could give him the boost needed to get his first All-Star nod.
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Donovan Mitchell has potential to be top 10 in draft class
The Jazz draft pick opened eyes with his athleticism in summer league and with the exit of Gordon Hayward, will have numerous opportunities to showcase in Utah.
Projected records: D might get Jazz into playoffs
Losing Gordon Hayward drops Utah a bit, but its defense gives it a slight advantage over other Western playoff contenders.
Offseason grades: Utah Jazz
Utah responded to Gordon Hayward's departure pretty well, improving significantly on defense. But it's unclear who will score for this team.
Rumor Central: Joe Ingles would like Jazz to sign Andrew Bogut
Guard Joe Ingles believes his fellow Aussie, free-agent center Andrew Bogut, would be a good signing for the Utah Jazz.
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Five Kyrie Irving trades that work: Utah Jazz
The Jazz will have to wait until midseason to deal for Kyrie Irving, but if the Cavaliers still have the disgruntled star on the team there aren't many better landing spots than Salt Lake City.
Zanik, Morway joining Jazz front office, sources say
The Jazz have reached agreements with Justin Zanik and David Morway to join their front office, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Jazz sign forward Griffin to two-way contract
The Utah Jazz signed forward Eric Griffin to a two-way contract Thursday.
Jazz sign forward Royce O'Neale
After playing for Gran Canaria in Spain last season, forward Royce O'Neale signed with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
Rumor Central: Jazz lock up Jonas Jerebko, have deals with two others
After Jonas Jerebko finalized his contract with the Jazz, Utah also agreed to terms with forwards Royce O'Neale and Eric Griffin.
Jazz GM: We'll focus on Gobert, not rebuild
Utah's quest to compete with the top teams in the West took a huge hit after Gordon Hayward signed with Boston. Now, the Jazz will build around big man Rudy Gobert.
Last song of summer for Jazz
First-round pick Tony Bradley paced Utah with 19 points during a 97-76 win over the Bucks in Las Vegas. The Jazz finish their summer 1-4.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Gordon Hayward will wear No. 20 for the Boston Celtics, meaning the number will not be retired for Ray Allen. No one had worn that number since Allen bolted for Miami in 2012.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Danny Ainge on waiting for Gordon Hayward's decision: "It was nerve-wracking, quite honestly. I think that we were hopeful. We felt like we had a great meeting with him July 2 and had a good day with him. … We were just on pins and needles the whole [July 4] until we finally got the word."
Veteran forward Diaw waived by Jazz
Boris Diaw has been waived by the Jazz and will not return to the team next season, the team announced.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(24) | Tyler Lydon | SF | Syracuse |
| 1(30) | Josh Hart | SG | Villanova |
| 2(12) | Thomas Bryant | C | Indiana |
| 2(25) | Nigel Williams-Goss | PG | Gonzaga |
2016-17 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 47 | 35 | .573 | 4 | L1 |
| Portland | 41 | 41 | .500 | 10 | L1 |
| Denver | 40 | 42 | .488 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 51 | .378 | 20 | L6 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game100.728th
Rebounds Per Game43.219th
Assists Per Game20.128th
Points Allowed96.81st
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2014-15 | 38 | 44 | .463 |
| 2013-14 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
| 2012-13 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
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