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The Downbeat

The Downbeat

In measured music, the downbeat is the first impulse that can be heard in the beginning. It is the strongest part of the rhythm. At SLC Dunk, The Downbeat is the first story of the weekday. It's to jump start your Jazz fandom before work, school, or a long day watching the kids.

SLC Dunk 2022-23 NBA Season Predictions

The SLC Dunk writers attempt to predict the upcoming season for the Jazz and the rest of the league

Jazz fans were right (again) about TV deal request

Fans were embarrassed by media and team personalities for suggesting innovation with the new TV deal but are proven right (again) as the LA Clippers announce groundbreaking product

Utah Jazz fan favorite bracket: championship game

Jordan Clarkson and Derrick Favors will duke it out for the title of ultimate Jazz Fan Favorite

Who will lead the Jazz in scoring this season?

With a completely new roster for 2022-23, who is going to get buckets for the Jazz?

Utah Jazz fan favorite bracket: Final Four

Only four remain

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Attempting to predict the Utah Jazz’s final roster

Who will make the final cut on the October 17th roster deadline?

Way too early observations from first Jazz preseason game

We just got our first look at the new Utah Jazz and despite it being way too early to take anything to the bank, we puzzle on some interesting observations from Sunday’s action

What will Mike Conley’s role be on this Jazz team?

As one of the few remaining veteran players in Utah, what will Conley’s role look like in a rebuild?

4 major themes from Utah Jazz media day

The Utah Jazz made the front office, coaching staff, and players available to media Monday and four major themes stuck out from their statements

5 things to look forward to this Jazz season

In a season that will look much different than years past, here are a few things that Jazz fans can get excited about

5 Jazz games with tremendous ticket value

Inform your ticket purchases and snag high value games

Utah Jazz fan favorite bracket: round two

The field is narrowed down to 16, who will be the ultimate fan favorite?

Who will be on the Jazz roster when the season starts?

The NBA season tips off in just over a month, what moves do the Jazz have left?

Future for Ochai Agbaji

Ochai Agbaji comes to Utah as a recent lottery pick, sporting organizational support and shades of former Jazz missed prospects

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An in-depth look at the Utah Jazz’s Talen Horton-Tucker

Here’s everything you need to know about new Utah acquisition, Talen Horton-Tucker

Lessons learned from recent NBA tanks

Welcome to "Tanking 101" where we dive into lessons learned from recent NBA tanks about the do’s and don’ts of rebuilding a competitive roster

Utah Jazz fan favorite bracket: round one, part two

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The Unforgettable Era of Donovan Mitchell

The Donovan Mitchell experience has come to and end in Utah, and what a ride it has been

Utah Jazz fan-favorite bracket: round one, part one

A fan vote to determine the ultimate fan-favorite Utah Jazz player

Training camp & season kickoff aren’t the deadlines they’re made out to be

As the season looms closer, Utah shouldn’t feel pressured to trade Donovan Mitchell since their future plans can still be carried out while negotiations continue.

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What kind of trade value does Bojan Bogdanovic have?

Does the 33 year old sharpshooter have strong value on the trade market?

The top ten games of the Mitchell and Gobert era of the Utah Jazz

With the Mitchell/Gobert era officially over, it’s time to reflect on the good times.

What can Nickeil Alexander-Walker offer for the Utah Jazz next season?

An in-depth look into Alexander-Walker’s potential with the Utah Jazz

Does tanking actually work in the modern NBA?

The Jazz have gone head-long into a rebuild. Will it work?

Narratives dominate Donovan Mitchell trade talks

As Donovan Mitchell trade discussions evolve as the offseason marches on, public facing narratives are dominate the landscape as both sides aim to establish leverage in negotiations

Donovan Mitchell, the New York Knick??

With trade negotiations already under way, it seems the inevitable has already begun.

Rudy Gobert leaves Utah as a Jazz legend

A look the Stifle Tower’s legacy in Utah

Can Donovan Mitchell lead the Utah Jazz?

With Rudy no longer beside him, can Donovan Mitchell take full rein of the Jazz, and possibly through a rebuild?

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An in-depth look into Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, and the other players the Utah Jazz received in the Rudy Gobert trade

Here is an in-depth look into the Utah Jazz’s recent player acquisitions:

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The Utah Jazz have traded Royce O’Neale to the Brooklyn Nets. Here’s a recap of his time in Utah.

Thank you for your time in Utah, Royce!

Why a Gobert to the Hawks deal is more likely post-draft

Rudy Gobert has been rumored to the Hawks for months and the results of the draft improves Atlanta’s offer for the 3x DPOY

2022 NBA Draft Coverage: AJ Griffin