Episodes
On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and J.P. Chunga talk about the Jazz's first week of training camp. What have we learned? 3-hour practices are still a topic in the news, but was Gordon Hayward trying to take a shot? Then, a focus on the Jazz's first game. We talk to Damian Martin of the Perth Wildcats, and then Ben Mallis live from Australia about the game, as well as the impact Joe Ingles and Dante Exum have had down under. All that and more on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 09/28/18
On this week's episode, Tony Jones substitutes for Ben Anderson next to Andy Larsen. The Trib beat writers talk about the day's big news: Jimmy Butler's request for a trade from Minnesota. What does it mean for the Wolves and the Western Conference? Then, for the rest of the show, we take your questions and break down the Jazz's roster, before previewing Tony's tryout for the SLC Stars. 
Published 09/21/18
The Salt City Hoops Show is back! On this week's episode, inspired by Sports Illustrated's run of projecting the top 100 players in the NBA next season, we take our crack at the Jazz's roster. Who is No. 1, Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell? Who comes in 3rd between Ingles, Favors, and Rubio? Who's the best 6th man option for the Jazz? All that and more, even including the two-way guys, on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 09/14/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson review what was learned in summer league. Grayson Allen only shot 30 percent, but how does that compare to what other guard rookies did? Then we start answering your questions. There's a big theme: did the Jazz keep pace in the West? And should they have gone for more in FA? Ben and I disagree. All that and more in this week's episode of the SCH Show!
Published 07/29/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's next two weeks through a series of listener questions. Who could the Jazz sign? How likely is it they get Paul George, or another top-tier free agent? Who is available for the Mid-Level Exception? All that, plus some talk about Grayson Allen and the 2018 NBA Draft, on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 06/29/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson break down the Jazz's options at No. 21 with two weeks to go. We came up with 18 names of possibilities for the Jazz to select at No. 21. We break all 18 players into three categories: don't like them, like them, and love them. Naturally, we explain why, and don't always agree. In the middle of the show, Cole Zwicker of The Stepien comes on to tell us about the prospects too. As always, we take listener...
Published 06/08/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk a lot about the draft. What should Phoenix do at No. 1? Who is available at No. 21 that could be intriguing to the Jazz? How should they approach that pick? And how should the Jazz work to get on the Golden State/Houston level? All that and more on this week's episode!
Published 05/18/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's season that was. How did this season raise the ceiling of the franchise? What could Donovan Mitchell be? What signings would make sense for the Utah Jazz, and do they have cap space? Jabari Parker, Otto Porter, Aaron Gordon, and others are all raised. That, plus we briefly preview each of the Conference Finals series.
Published 05/11/18
On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's first two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. What were the Jazz able to turn around in Game 2 thanks to Quin Snyder's adjustments? How did the Jazz tighten up on the defensive end, and finally get a rhythm offensively? All of that is discussed. Of course, we take listener questions, and then talk about Game 3. What adjustments will Billy Donovan make on Donovan Mitchell, and how will Mitchell adapt?...
Published 04/20/18
On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson go in-depth on the first round series between Utah and Oklahoma City. Who guards Westbrook? How do the Jazz keep Steven Adams off the glass? What do the Jazz need to do to be effective offensively? How can the Jazz exploit Carmelo Anthony? The first hour has us discussing all that and more. Then, we have Fred Katz, Oklahoma City beat writer for the Norman Transcript, as our guest. He'll give us his perspective on the upcoming series....
Published 04/13/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson have a shortened episode due to the University of Utah's NIT win. So with that time, we answer listener questions, about who the Jazz would like to face, what might happen in the offseason, and much more. We run down the remaining schedules for each of the teams, and predict a final win-loss record. All that and more on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 03/28/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson first take a look at the playoff picture. With now just a three game difference between third and 10th, the conference is closer than ever. But what's likely to happen? Who would the Jazz prefer to play? Who is most and least likely to make the playoffs? We discuss. Then, we look at the Jazz's run of form: Rudy Gobert has changed everything for the Jazz. Does he deserve to be DPOY? What can be done about...
Published 03/07/18
On this week's Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the crowded Western Conference playoff picture. How likely is it really that the Jazz make the playoffs? We break it down. But maybe the most fun part of the show was talking Jazz What Ifs. What if the Jazz had drafted Chris Paul and not Deron Williams? What if the Jazz have traded for Rony Seikaly? Those and many more on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 02/28/18
On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson reconvene after All-Star Weekend. Donovan Mitchell was the star of All-Star Saturday, how does that impact the him and the Jazz moving forward? How likely are the Jazz to make the playoffs, and how important of an accomplishment would it be? If the Jazz do move on from Derrick Favors in free agency, how will the Jazz fill the power forward hole? Will the break stop the rolling Jazz? We also have Kyle Goon on in the middle of the show...
Published 02/21/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga talk about the 10-game winning streak. What's the best win of the bunch? Is it the comeback win against San Antonio? The 30 point win against Golden State? We talk about Donovan Mitchell's Rookie of the Year candidacy. Dan Clayton joins us to talk about the streak, and the futures of Derrick Favors and Dante Exum, upcoming free agents. Finally, we take your questions and go around the NBA. All that and more on...
Published 02/14/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and J.P. Chunga talk about the suddenly core-of-the-sun hot Utah Jazz. What's clicking for the Jazz, and what's just luck? Ricky Rubio, Derrick Favors, Rudy Gobert, and more are discussed. But the win streak comes at an unusual part of the season, right before the trade deadline. Will the Jazz's plan change at the deadline based on the win streak? Then, the hosts bring on usual co-host Andy Larsen into the show from...
Published 02/07/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the situation of the Utah Jazz: 10th in the Western Conference, with 2 weeks to go until the trade deadline. Tony Jones joins us in the middle of the show to talk about the situation surrounding Derrick Favors and Rodney Hood, among other Jazz players. Meanwhile, we answer your listener questions about the possibility of a Kevin Love deal, Niko Mirotic update, and more. 
Published 01/24/18
Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen really did have a show plan for today's episode, but you guys asked so many questions on Twitter that we just spent the entire show talking about what you all wanted to talk about. Things like: what is Derrick Favors' trade value, anyway? Why have there been so many fights and ejections in the NBA recently? What are the Jazz going to do about Ricky Rubio? How about Joe Johnson? Is Evan Fournier a good idea? All that and more on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 01/17/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, it's all about the trade rumor that would bring Nikola Mirotic to the Utah Jazz. How good is Niko, and how could the Jazz get him? Hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga discuss. We look at some trade ideas involving Mirotic, and talk about his unique trade situation. Then, we answer your questions: would the Jazz be interested in Andrew Wiggins? How much value does Derrick Favors really have? Finally, we answer some basketball hypotheticals: how...
Published 01/10/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen talk about the year that was for the Utah Jazz in 2017, and preview 2018. In particular, we look at the 5 biggest stories for the Jazz in 2017, the 5 best players for the Jazz in the 2017-18 season so far, the 5 biggest things to watch for in 2018, 5 (okay, we added more) crazy trade ideas for the Jazz in 2018, and finally, the 5 biggest villains for the Jazz in 2017. In between, we answer your questions,...
Published 01/03/18
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson look at what's going on with the 3-game winless Utah Jazz. Do moves need to be made? Changes to the starting lineup? What's the answer? As always, we take your Twitter questions and calls. Finally the big second hour segment is on possible Derrick Favors trades. With Favors unlikely to re-sign in 2018, what can and should the Jazz do? All that and more on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!
Published 11/10/17
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, host Andy Larsen and guest host Marcos Aragon talk about the suddenly much more positive Jazz, who have gone 3-0 since our last episode. How much of Ricky Rubio's shooting and aggressiveness is sustainable? Donovan Mitchell has had two excellent games of the three, how much has he developed? Also in this show, new Deseret News Jazz beat writer Eric Woodyard joins the program, and old friend and SCH editor Dan Clayton talks about every facet...
Published 11/03/17
After the Jazz lost back to back games in ugly fashion to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns, things are looking pretty pessimistic in Salt Lake City. What's going wrong with the 2-3 Jazz? Will they ever be able to score? Will Donovan Mitchell get better? This Jazz team has a lot of questions. But how panicked should you be? We're still only five games in, after all. Hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen look at how optimistic (or not) Jazz fans should be in the bigger picture.
Published 10/27/17
On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the first week of Jazz happenings. Who has impressed, who hasn't, and other news and notes from training camp and whatnot. Donovan Mitchell has impressed, talking about all of the new players, and much more.
Published 09/29/17
On this week’s episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, Ben Anderson is out, so Andy Larsen called in some favors, filling in each segment with four of the biggest names in Jazz coverage. We start with Andy Bailey from Bleacher Report, talking about Ricky Rubio’s performance during Eurobasket and Bailey’s proposed Jazz rotation. Then, it’s on to former show co-host Zach Harper, talking about Rubio (and in particular, his defense). Then, Dan Clayton comes on the show, talking about how the Jazz...
Published 09/15/17