1. Projecting Each Utah Jazz Player's Minutes Per Game in 2012-13

    If you want to incite a spirited debate among NBA fans, bringing up the topic of playing time distribution is probably not the way to go...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 7 months ago 1,123 reads 1 comments

  2. Ranking the NBA's 10 Most Physically Intimidating Players

    The NBA has no shortage of ego, bravado and completely irrational self-confidence. The dearth of humility and critical, realistic self-evaluation makes the likelihood of any given player admitting that an opponent intimidates them extremely low...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 7 months ago 1,758 reads 2 comments

  3. The 6 Most Pivotal Players for the Utah Jazz in 2012-13

    The upcoming NBA season will be a "make or break" year for the Utah Jazz. While each season can speak volumes about the future direction of a franchise, no particular season exemplifies it more for the Jazz than the 2012-13 season...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 7 months ago 1,768 reads 0 comments

  4. Breaking Down Which NBA Bandwagons Are Hot or Not

    For the 2012-13 NBA season, the narratives are as abundant as silicone on Sunset Boulevard. Two prominent new players on the Lakers , an attempted career resurrection in Minnesota ...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 7 months ago 4,514 reads 37 comments

  5. The Top 5 Most Amazing Dunkers in Utah Jazz History

    The most electrifying and highly anticipated play in basketball, the word "dunk" conjures up MJ revolutionizing the Slam Dunk contest with his free-throw line jam, Spud Webb conquering ...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 5,747 reads 0 comments

  6. 5 NBA Bandwagons You Should Jump On Right Now

    With the 2012-2013 NBA season just over the horizon, casual fans and bona fide hoop heads alike are jonesing for their NBA fix...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 9,826 reads 73 comments

  7. Why Enes Kanter and Derrick Favors Need Their Shot with Utah Jazz Immediately

    Two former third-overall NBA draft picks may hold the key to the Utah Jazz 's ascension to elite status in the NBA...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 2,100 reads 3 comments

  8. The 10 Most Passionate Fanbases in the NBA

    A raucously supportive fanbase can be a priceless asset to many NBA teams. The home crowd can be the determining factor in many a close contest, providing the home team the extra ...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 16,828 reads 258 comments

  9. The Critical Improvement Each Young Utah Jazz Player Must Make

    In the 2011-12 NBA season, the Utah Jazz made an unexpected appearance in the playoffs. This run of shocking success was centered on stellar post play and depth, but also was contingent upon the overachieving play of their young core...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 2,501 reads 18 comments

  10. 5 NBA Teams in Dire Need of a Uniform Change

    What duds an NBA team wears may seem of secondary or tertiary importance at best, but a slick-looking jersey can have dramatic effects in regards to the perception of the team. An upgrade from putrid to pizazz can do wonders for a team's confidence...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 11,590 reads 72 comments

  11. 5 Best Situational Lineups for the Utah Jazz in 2012-13

    The true genius in Utah 's offseason acquisitions is the tremendous flexibility and depth it gives the roster. The lack of drop-off from player two to player 10 makes the insertion of a certain player into the lineup over another much more feasible...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 6,035 reads 8 comments

  12. Ricky Rubio's Health Will Still Decide a Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Berth

    While Minnesota is unquestionably Kevin Love's team, the Timberwolves cannot hope for an elusive spot in the playoffs without their starting point guard being intact...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 8 months ago 1,340 reads 3 comments

  13. Mo Williams and New Backcourt Can Lead Utah Jazz Back to the Postseason

    With all the talk of the Utah Jazz 's deep frontcourt, the fact that their backcourt has undergone a complete overhaul has not received quite as much attention as it probably should...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 2,915 reads 8 comments

  14. Predicting the Minnesota Timberwolves' Rotation in 2012-13

    A slew of new faces in Minnesota have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the Timberwolves ' starting lineup. With the myriad of additions to Minnesota's roster comes equal parts optimism and question marks...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 5,961 reads 22 comments

  15. Why It's Time for Utah Jazz to Move Paul Millsap And/or Al Jefferson

    Attention Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson : Utah is not big enough for the two of you. It's not due to petulant behavior, exorbitant contracts or any particularly bad fits; however, ...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 3,043 reads 27 comments

  16. Portland Trail Blazers: 10 Realistic Expectations for 2012-13

    Injuries, an unexpected retirement and underperformance derailed the Portland Trail Blazers ' 2011-12 season. The Blazers hope to get back on track and force themselves into the playoff picture in 2012-13 with the help of two lottery picks...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 4,189 reads 24 comments

  17. Top 10 Realistic Expectations for the Utah Jazz in 2012-2013

    Like any Jazz fan, I'd love to predict a sparkling 2012-13 campaign for Al Jefferson, Derrick Favors and company...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 1,311 reads 4 comments

  18. Why Young Northwest Division Will Be NBA's Most Exciting in 2012-13

    In professional sports, excitement is a byproduct of parity and its inherent unpredictability. Expect the Northwest Division in the NBA to lead the pack in terms of excitement, ...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 8,693 reads 117 comments

  19. 6 Teams Scrambling for Final 2 Western Conference Playoff Spots in 2013

    The battle for the final two Western Conference playoff spots in 2011-12 was a grueling slugfest between several teams that went down to the wire...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 278 reads 7 comments

  20. Predicting the Utah Jazz Rotation for 2012-13

    A slew of new additions, rapid development of young players and a deep roster cast shadows of uncertainty over the composition of the Utah Jazz starting lineup...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 8,273 reads 12 comments

  21. Portland Trail Blazers 2012-13 Schedule: Monthly Matchups and W-L Predictions

    Get ready, Rip City. Your beloved Trail Blazers kick off their 2012-13 NBA season in a few short months...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 9 months ago 1,814 reads 4 comments

  22. 5 Olympians Playing Overseas Who Are Better Than the New York Knicks' 12th Man

    Despite the wealth of online resources available for international scouting, it seems that a handful of talented foreign players remain lost in international obscurity while significantly ...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 10 months ago 4,294 reads 5 comments

  23. Utah Jazz 2012-13 Schedule: Monthly Breakdown and W-L Predictions

    A very strong 2011-12 campaign by the Utah Jazz and a brief but very unexpected trip to the postseason have given Utah fans cautious optimism that the post-Deron Williams rebuilding project was a brief one...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 10 months ago 7,625 reads 5 comments

  24. Utah Jazz and 5 Teams Who Need More Geographically Correct Names

    Thanks primarily to relocation, the National Basketball Association has a handful of teams whose names are a worse fit for their current city than a small Speedo on Oliver Miller...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 10 months ago 5,054 reads 26 comments

  25. Utah Jazz and 4 NBA Teams That Will Make a Big Leap in 2012

    With all the trade scuttlebutt and laser-like focus on roster movement, not much is being said about under-the-radar NBA teams that have the potential to make a huge improvement next year...

    Denim Millward Written by Denim Millward about 10 months ago 8,348 reads 17 comments