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In their first home preseason game, the Utah Jazz got outrebounded, struggled to hit shots and were described as looking downright "sluggish" by their coach.

After watching them for just two sessions at the start of a training camp, Jerry Sloan typically would withhold judgment on the physical state of his team.

In many ways, Kyle Korver fits perfectly into the Jazz's offensive philosophy. The coaches love the way opponents respect his outside shooting ability, creating more room for Deron Williams' drives and Carlos ...

He has a penchant for saying "Yes, sir," even after being told the "sir" part is appreciated but really not necessary.

Jazz VP Kevin O'Connor reportedly acknowledges having preliminary contract extension talks with key Jazzmen Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur.

Jazz coach Jerry Sloan is letting his Olympians, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko take it easy in Boise since all three had a long summer.

The Jazz got the new season started at noon today when the team met the media at the Zion's Bank Basketball Center.

Earlier this week an overseas Web site - krepsinis.net - reported that the renowned Russian professional team CSKA , is trying to woo Andrei Kirilenko back to his homeland.

The following players would become unrestricted free agents after the season if they exercise their early-termination option or forego their player option .

Tony Ronzone still can barely wrap his arms around the adventure he's about to begin.

If the Jazz's roster is set for this season - and there's every reason to believe it could be with an NBA-maximum 15 players now under contract - the team will face major questions about how to find minutes for ...

They caught each other's eye as they emerged from locker rooms on opposite sides of the hall, stepping through throngs of Chinese reporters and a smattering of international journalists to acknowledge, embrace ...

Question: I know that Josh Smith may be on the market as a restricted free agent, but Atlanta wouldn't give him up unless they got something in return.

C.J. Miles I have heard Jazz fans call Larry H. Miller cheap. It is true, he didn't play Karl Malone market value until he had too, but once the Mailman tested free agency, Larry ponied up.

Deron Williams, the Jazz's stud point guard and, to those in the know, 1B to Chris Paul's 1A, finally agreed to a deal yesterday .

The Jazz and guard Deron Williams have agreed to a contract extension, according to Williams' agent, Bob McClaren.

And what about the long-lost Dee Brown, who played overseas last year after his Jazz rookie season and who Utah must now decide whether or not to re-sign? Check back on that, too.

For the fourth time in the last two years, an OSU freshman basketball player was selected in the NBA draft's first round.

Heading into Thursday's draft the Utah Jazz were looking for a big man to clog the middle.

All of a sudden we have a little bit of everything going on in the world of sports ... It's probably a good thing the Jazz didn't invite the fans for draft night at the EnergySolutions Arena like they have in ...