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Jerry Sloan’s One-Liners Entertain Media | Wed 10 Mar

Jerry Sloan was asked how he’s lasted 22 years with the Jazz when most other NBA coaches seem to lose touch with their players within a few seasons. “I tell our players, ‘I’m going to be here and you may not,’ ” he said. “I’ve been real fortunate.”

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Kosta Koufos Sent To The D-League Again | Mon 8 Mar

For the second time this season, Kosta Koufos has been assigned to play for the Jazz’s affiliate in the NBA Development League. The 21-year-old practiced with the Jazz this morning but did not travel this afternoon with the team to Chicago.

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Othyus Jeffers Signs, Mikki Moore Waited? | Thu 4 Mar

With the Jazz required by NBA rule to add a 13th player by today, the team on Wednesday announced it will add Othyus Jeffers. The acquisition, though, isn’t necessarily for the remainder of the season – and may simply be an evaluation for the future.

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Ronnie Brewer Deal “Smart Thing To Do” | Mon 1 Mar

Jazz CEO Greg Miller said the Jazz expected Ronnie Brewer to get a Paul Millsap-like offer next offseason “that we were not prepared to match. Personally, it was gut-wrenching to see Ronnie go. From the business side, it was the smart thing to do.”

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Jazz Want A Veteran To Replace Brewer | Thu 25 Feb

The Jazz are expected to wait and see what develops from the wave of buyouts expected around the league by Monday, but Kevin O’Connor does have one preference. “My inclination is that we’re going to try to look at a veteran,” he said.

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Carlos Boozer Says He May Stay In Utah | Mon 22 Feb

Five and roughly two-thirds seasons after he arrived, Carlos Boozer remains in Utah. Now, again, he’s talking about sticking around even longer — and he even sounds serious about it. “I think it’s a great possibility,” he said after the win at Golden State.

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Utah Not In Any Hurry To Fill Brewer Spot | Sat 20 Feb

The Jazz have another week or so before they must add a requisite 13th player to fill the roster spot left vacant by Thursday’s trade of starting shooting guard Ronnie Brewer to Memphis. They’ll take their time doing so, general manager Kevin O’Connor suggested.

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Williams Not Pleased With Brewer’s Trade | Fri 19 Feb

All-Star point guard Deron Williams is not pleased with the Jazz’s deadline-day trade Thursday of starting shooting guard and close friend Ronnie Brewer. Not by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, Williams was steaming hot. “It’s definitely tough,” he said.

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Jerry Sloan Does Not Expect Jazz Trades | Wed 17 Feb

From the sound of things, Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan isn’t expecting the Jazz to do anything major — if anything at all — before the deadline. By addition, or monetary subtraction. “This is who we are, it looks like,” Jerry Sloan said Tuesday.

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Carlos Boozer Not Expecting Jazz To Trade | Tue 16 Feb

If Jazz power forward Carlos Boozer’s sense on the subject is spot-on, Jazz trade-talk watchers can pack up. Go home. Turn out the lights, the party’s over. “I would be surprised if we did anything,” Boozer said Monday. “I don’t see us making a move.”

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Deron Williams Has Fun At All-Star Game | Mon 15 Feb

“I had fun the whole weekend, enjoyed the festivities, giving back to the community,” said Deron Williams, who squeezed in some community service work between family visits. “This (playing an All-Star in his hometown area) is a once-in-a-lifetime thing.”

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Sloan Admits Paul-Williams Was Close Call | Sun 14 Feb

Even Jerry Sloan admits Chris Paul-Deron Williams was a close call. “We had to pick somebody. It wasn’t an easy decision,” he said. “Everybody can have their wants, whatever,” Sloan added. “We picked Deron. We made a decision, and we had to live with it.”

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Jazz Is Looking “Long And Hard” At Deals | Fri 12 Feb

Greg Miller was bombarded with questions about trades. He reiterated the Jazz aren’t going to make a move by the trade deadline “just to get under the luxury tax.” The front office will, however, “look long and hard” at deals that might improve the team.

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Sloan Is Not Happy With Kyrylo Fesenko | Wed 10 Feb

Midway through his third season with the Jazz, Kyrylo Fesenko’s development hit another pothole Tuesday when Jerry Sloan left him on the inactive list for the game against the Clippers. Fesenko was believed to have missed the early bus to Staples Center.

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Old Logo Could Be Right Note For The Jazz | Wed 3 Feb

Jazz president Randy Rigby confirmed that the team has talked to the NBA about the possibility of returning to the music note logo worn through the team’s history by everyone from Pete Maravich and Darrell Griffith to John Stockton and Karl Malone.

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Carlos Boozer Targets A Saturday Return | Wed 3 Feb

Carlos Boozer planned to work out Tuesday in the hopes of playing Saturday. He praised Millsap and noted the likelihood they would be paired together once he returns. “I think he’s played great every time he’s got a chance to play extended minutes.”

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Nowitzki: Williams Is The Best Point Guard | Mon 1 Feb

If Andre Miller can torch the Dallas defense like that, just imagine the possibilities for an All-Star like Deron Williams. “Actually, to me, he’s probably the best point guard in the league right now,” Dirk Nowitzki said of Williams. “I’d actually take him over Paul.”

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Carlos Boozer’s Return Remains Uncertain | Sat 30 Jan

“I won’t know until the pain’s gone,” Carlos Boozer said. “I’m getting better. Better today than I was yesterday. So, I’m taking it one day at a time. … My swag ain’t right back yet, but it’s getting there.” The Jazz said he will be reevaluated Monday.

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Jazz Recall Kosta Koufos From D-League | Fri 29 Jan

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has recalled Kosta Koufos from the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League. Koufos is expected to be in uniform when the Jazz hosts Sacramento on Friday, January 29.