After a pair of deadline week trades by the Utah Jazz, Mark Russell Pereira, Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton came together to talk about how the deals fit into Utah's ongoing rebuild and forecast just how bumpy the closing stretch could be after the resulting rotation shuffle.

On the eve of what will be a very different Utah Jazz season, Salt City Hoops' Dan and Ken Clayton came together to discuss six (and ultimately seven) big questions relating to the season and the club's future. They first spent a few minutes reacting to news about Jazz GM Justin Zanik's extended contract, and then dove in on questions about Utah's current talent and how they will aim to construct a contender on their current foundation of players and assets.

The Jazz finally made the deal everybody expected -- by making the deal nobody expected. They moved on from All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, but not by trading him to the New York Knicks, whose pursuit of the Westchester County native had been well documented. Instead. the Jazz got three young players, three unprotected picks and a pair of first-round swap options from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will be the next employer of a player who has brought Utah's fans a lot of joy for five...

The Utah Jazz's offseason saw yet another plot turn on Tuesday afternoon when Adrian Wojnarowski reported at ESPN that the club is increasingly "showing a willingness" to entertain trade offers for star guard Donovan Mitchell. The asking price is "steep," Wojnarowski reports, but the Jazz are reportedly listening. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton jumped in front of microphones to proffer their interpretations on just what this shift in language from the NBA's biggest newsbreaker does or doesn't...

This week always had a high likelihood of being consequential for the Utah Jazz, but all date was erased with a major announcement that came Tuesday: Will Hardy will be the Jazz's next head coach. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton used that news as a springboard to talk about the likelihood of imminent roster change. Each came prepared with a list of (ostensibly) budget free agents who could be available to fill out the roster around whichever Jazz players return for the 2022-23 season.

This Utah Jazz postseason could potentially define the next decade of the franchise, so it's worth analyzing all the ways it could turn out. To do that, Dan Clayton and Ken Clayton fired up the Salt City Hoops podcast to dive into Jazz-Mavs. They start by looking at how the games/series could change with or without Mavs star Luka Doncic, including examining how the Jazz have done in Luka's off-court minutes. Then they speculate about these "weapons" Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic says the club...

The Jazz might have brought back their entire core, but that doesn't mean there aren't still interesting storylines surrounding many of the key personalities as they head toward a season with high expectations. Ken and Dan Clayton decided to pepper one another with specific questions about Jazzmen and what their growth, roles and narratives could entail as Utah tries to establish itself as a title threat. Neither brother knew what specific queries the other was going to ask, so the...

The Utah Jazz quickly re-signed Mike Conley Jr. as free agency opened, then completed three other transactions that may have solidified their 2020-21 roster. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton reconvene on the Salt City Hoops podcast to talk about the active week for Utah and where it leaves them as they look to build on last season's No. 1 finish and, perhaps more importantly, finally break through in the postseason.

Draft expert Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Salt City Hoops' Isaac Adams and Dan Clayton ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft. Adam and Isaac each share some names that make some sense as Jazz draft targets, and the trio also examines some broader questions along the way. What do the Jazz need the most after their playoff collapse? Do they target an immediate contributor or a high-upside prospect? 

Just hours after we published an episode looking at all the angles and inflexion points in a 2-2 Jazz-Clippers battle, the series changed completely. It felt weird to leave last night's podcast sitting out there without reacting to the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss the remainder of this series with a knee injury. So Dan Clayton jumped back on the mic and recorded a quick addendum where he talks about how unfortunate it is that we don't get to see this heavyweight matchup unfold with the...

The Jazz and Clippers have, perhaps fittingly, found themselves knotted up at 2-2 in their best of seven series in the Western Conference semifinals. Heading into a massively important Game 5, Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton convene on the long lost SCH podcast to react to Game 4 and process some award news that will cost one Jazz player $32 million. Dang injuries! Then we spend the bulk of the episode addressing concerns about Quin Snyder's adjustments, and discussing just how valid fan...

On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz in the future. There's the short term future: how will Jazz players like Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles, and Rudy Gobert deal with the rigors of the FIBA World Cup? Then there's the slightly longer-term future: which of the Jazzmen are projected to have better seasons this year than last year? All that and more on this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz's offseason: getting Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jeff Green, and Emmanuel Mudiay. What roles will they play? What will next year's team look like? We also talk about the Jazz's summer league and end of the bench signings, from Tony Bradley to the three second round picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 48 hours until the NBA Draft, hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga break down the trade possibilities and draft prospects who might be available.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen talk about this exciting second round of the playoffs? Is it the best second round of this millenium? Does the Bucks' success help give the Jazz a selling point for acquiring their own players? Then, we of course take listener questions from our audience. What would Tobias Harris bring, and would he be worth the $30 million per year it might take to sign him? What other options are appealing?Learn more...

On this week's episode, shortened by Rockets/Warriors, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson take your questions on the future of the Jazz's offseason. Who are some free agency possibilities for the Jazz, in all three tiers? There are the near max guys, but who else might make sense as a target? That, plus trade possibilities: how could the Jazz complete a trade, and who might they target? That, plus much more, on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and J.P. Chunga talk about what to expect from the Jazz final 25 games. Who would the Jazz prefer to play in the playoffs? Is it better to have an easier schedule earlier or late? And how do the Jazz take the next step? We answer these questions on the SCH Show's first hour. In the second hour, we take a look at the Zion Williamson situation and how amateurism might end in college basketball. All that and more on the Salt City...

We're now less than a week away from the NBA's trade deadline, and the Jazz are being mentioned in the buzz around some potentially available stars. Which targets are realistic? Are the Jazz interested in these guys? Should they be? What would it take to get them? Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton go deep on eight names in particular, and along the way talk about Utah's approach to this deadline. Both Ken and Dan think the roster could look different in a week.

On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz's recent 5-game win streak and what it means for their potential playoff positioning. Then we take your questions from Twitter, and do our best to answer them. What's the likelihood of a trade? Is Donovan Mitchell a 1 or a 2? Does it matter? Those and many more answered on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!

The Clayton brothers, Ken and Dan, are back to break down Utah's late November acquisition of sharpshooting veteran Kyle Korver. They talk about his expected role, about the departing Alec Burks, and along the way touch on other topics and players.

On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the first week of the NBA season. How have the Jazz got to 2-2? What was their best performance of the four games? Can Rubio bounce back, and what does it say about Mitchell that he did? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the bench? Then, we talk about Jimmy Butler, the Timberwolves, and whether four first round picks is a good price for Butler. All that and more on this week's show!

In a special season-opening edition of the podcast, Dan Clayton ushers through a parade of guests that includes some of the writers you'll hear from the most at Salt City Hoops this year. Weekly writers Jimbo Rudding, Tyler Crandall, Clint Johnson and Steve Godfrey take turns talking about their expectations for the season ahead, key players, and more.Of course, this is just a portion of the team that will be bringing the 2018-19 Jazz season to life here on the pages of SCH. Familiar and new...

Ken and Dan Clayton continue their "In Their Own Words" edition of the pod, sharing quotes directly from the players themselves and analyzing what they mean in the context of the fast-approaching season. In this segment -- the second of a two-part look at 10 quotes from training camp -- they start by talking about Rudy Gobert's development, but touch on Dante Exum's contributions, Thabo Sefolosha's opportunity to connect with coaching, a minutes crunch on the wings, and more. 

Ken and Dan Clayton are back to analyze the upcoming Jazz season, but this time they let Quin Snyder and his players do the hard work. This episode features quotes from the Jazz's training camp, and the Claytons react to each one and what it could mean to the Jazz's upcoming campaign. Derrick Favors gets as honest as we've heard him about last season, Ricky Rubio can't wait to get back to the playoffs, and Donovan Mitchell adjusts to life with a target on his back.More coming soon, too: we...