It looked like Utah Jazz doubters were right, but defense kicked in and they cruised to a 103-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in the 2017-18 season opener.
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Rodney Hood is up for an extension with the Utah Jazz, but it's Gary Harris of the Denver Nuggets that could determine the final number.
The preseason is over for the Utah Jazz and while it's the time of year for hot takes, here are some genuine takeaways from the finale.
The Utah Jazz had their fair share of injuries last season but already, before the 2017-18 season has tipped off, Dante Exum could be out for the year.
The Utah Jazz season is shrouded in uncertainty, and for four players in contract years, so is their future beyond 2017-18.
There's some big expectations on Utah Jazz rookie, Donovan Mitchell. Can he do what no Jazz player has done since 1981 and win Rookie of the Year?
Ricky Rubio hasn't lived up to the lofty expectations placed on him on draft night in 2009, but the 2017-18 season is set to be the best of his career.
The Utah Jazz are down an All-Star and headed in a new direction with Rudy Gobert leading the way. What should be expected of them in 2017-18?
Not for the first time, the Utah Jazz are entering an NBA season underrated. Here's a look at their strengths and weaknesses for 2017-18.
Jonas Jerebko isn't a big name in the NBA but he can help the Utah Jazz and play a role in their quest for playoff basketball in 2017-18.
After being sidelined for much of last season, Derrick Favors looks like he could dominate for the Utah Jazz in the 2017-18 season.
Rodney Hood is coming off of another injury-plagued season but the Utah Jazz has full faith in him as they negotiate a contract extension.
Coming off an injury-ravaged 2016-17 season, the Utah Jazz need to be careful about their expectations for Derrick Favors going forward.
The NBA season spans from October through to April but for the Utah Jazz, December is when we will begin to determine their playoff hopes.
Ricky Rubio has found his ideal fit in the Utah Jazz. Can Quin Snyder be the coach to untap all of the Spaniard's potential?
As Australian NBL teams are preparing for the NBA preseason, Joe Ingles is recruiting another Aussie to the Utah Jazz for the 2017-18 season.
The NBA has gone off-shore to find preseason opponents, hosting three Australian NBL clubs in the buildup to the regular season.
He was the pride of the Los Angeles Lakers, but just a year on from Kobe Bryant's retirement, the club is moving forward with a new leader - the anti-Kobe.
The Utah Jazz are already being written off after Gordon Hayward announced his departure from the franchise, but they are still a playoff team in 2017-18.
Kyrie Irving has requested a trade and as one of the games best scorers could fill a Hayward sized hole in the Utah Jazz offense.