Podcasts about Utah Jazz

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

As the furor and frenzy of the Utah Jazz offseason draws to a close, the Utah Jazz prove once again that their strategic cogs never stop. And they bring us a good ol' fashioned trade to close out August!Cody Williams' remarkably disappointing Utah Jazz tenure as a former #10 pick draws to a close, as he was traded alongside transient triple-double merchant John Konchar to the Timberwolves for Josh Green in a largely financially-motivated deal. The Wolves needed space for their Kuminga acquisition, and Utah packaged two players into one for roster flexibility. Mark Russell Pereira (@jazzmanmark.com on Bluesky) breaks down the Cody Williams experience and what Josh Green can bring to the Jazz on his expiring contract.Finally, a recap of what the Jazzmen were up to for their respective countries in FIBA World Cup qualifying matches.Subscribe for free, today!#nba #nbatrade #utahjazz #twolves #timberwolves #minnesotatimberwolves #codywilliams #joshgreen #nbaoffseason #basketball #laurimarkkanen #jusufnurkic #svimykhailiuk #joshokogie

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

The Los Angeles Lakers have just been sold for $12.5 billion, the highest price ever paid for any sports franchise in history. This blockbuster deal has sent shockwaves through the worlds of finance, technology, and sports culture alike. What does it mean when the most iconic basketball team on the planet changes hands under these circumstances? To understand the full picture, we need to look at who is buying, why they are buying, and what happens to a legendary franchise when its new owners are not fans of the game. Mark Walter had purchased the Los Angeles Lakers roughly a year ago at a $10 billion valuation, which was itself a record at the time. Josh Kushner, who runs Thrive Capital, one of OpenAI’s largest shareholders, called Walter out of the blue and made an offer. Within 72 hours, a deal was struck. The team was never officially on the market. Walter, facing regulatory scrutiny from both the US attorney in Manhattan and the SEC over billions in loans tied to his conglomerate, needed liquidity fast. The sale was as much about financial pressure as it was about opportunity. This is just some of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of The Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Financial Risks Behind the Los Angeles Lakers Deal Kushner is placing the Los Angeles Lakers inside a vehicle called Thrive Eternal, a fund designed specifically for assets he believes are immune to technological disruption. This is a fascinating strategic bet. The Lakers sit alongside a portfolio stuffed with AI winners, and buyers of sports franchises can write off the entire purchase price over 15 years, generating roughly $830 million per year in paper losses. That tax advantage alone makes the acquisition a compelling financial instrument, not just a trophy asset. However, the financial engineering behind this deal raises serious concerns. The NBA limits how much institutional investors can contribute and caps team debt at $475 million. This is the inverse of the traditional private equity playbook, where firms minimize their own capital and maximize leverage. Kushner and his partners do not have $12.5 billion sitting in cash. They are taking on enormous concentrated risk, and the question of who their exit liquidity will eventually be points uncomfortably toward retail investors when their AI holdings eventually go public.   What Happens When Non-Fans Own Iconic Teams The Bus family owned the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979. That is nearly five decades of stewardship rooted in a genuine connection to the team and the city. When passionate fans own teams, good things tend to happen. Mark Cuban sat courtside and screamed at referees because he cared. Ryan Smith bought the Utah Jazz and poured money into player facilities, hired legends like Danny Ainge, and helped transform Salt Lake City into a genuine entertainment destination. These are owners who think about championships and community, not just cashflow. When financial engineers own teams, the calculus changes entirely. Ticket prices rise. Star players get traded to cut costs. Stadium deals extract money from cities and municipalities that can barely afford it. The priority stack becomes clear: owners first, players second, cities third, and fans last. The Los Angeles Lakers are now a hedge against technological disruption inside a portfolio built by people whose primary expertise is in venture capital and artificial intelligence, not basketball. Whether that leads to winning or just profitable mediocrity remains to be seen.   The Broader Warning Signs for the Sports Economy The Los Angeles Lakers sale does not exist in a vacuum. Across the NBA, a pattern is emerging that looks uncomfortably familiar. Team valuations have skyrocketed from hundreds of millions to tens of billions in a remarkably short period of time. Owners who bought at peak valuations are already showing signs of financial strain. Matt Ishbia bought the Phoenix Suns for around $4 billion by pledging his mortgage company as collateral and betting that interest rates would fall. They did not. He may now be facing pressure to sell stakes in the team. The S&P500 is up nearly 75 percent over the past three years, making wealthy investors feel flush and willing to take on risks they would normally avoid. But market runs do not last forever, and when the tide goes out, we find out who has been swimming without protection. The concentration of risk among sports franchise owners, combined with NBA rules that prevent traditional leverage strategies, creates a fragile ecosystem. The Los Angeles Lakers may be the most visible example of a much larger systemic stress building quietly beneath the surface of professional sports. To hear about the topics in this week's The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!    

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Full Court Press radio show as heard on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. Topics for today's show included:The struggles of RSL have made their fans frustrated with the Miller ownership group. Is the lack of investment in RSL a worrying trend for potential MLB team ownership?The Utah Jazz traded Cody Williams away in a deal that included getting Josh Green back. How does this impact the near future for the team?

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

UtahJazz.com's JP Chunga caught up with Kane Pitman (ESPN) to discuss the Josh Green trade (5:10), his fit on the Jazz (9:50), and Joe Ingles in Melbourne (17:05).

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Ben Anderson and Chandler Holt break down the Utah Jazz trade for Josh Green, go over the new-look rotation, and answer your mailbag questions on this week's episode of the Jazz Notes podcast! These podcasts are available on YouTube with video, typically after the audio version is posted. Sign up for the new Jazz Notes newsletter! Receive game updates, exclusive analysis and chances to win Jazz tickets. Check out Ben and Chandler's X profiles - @BensHoops +@CHoltSports You can be a part of the Jazz Notes podcast by submitting questions for our mailbag through Ben's X on Mondays!

Catch up on all the headlines in BYU, Utah, CFB, NFL, MLB, Utah Jazz, RSL, and Golf news with "What is Trending" for August 31, 2026.

Hour three of DJ & PK for August 31, 2026: Shehan Jeyarajah, college football writer for CBS Sports What do the Utah Jazz get in trading away another of their top 10 picks for Josh Green? It's time for the Utah Jazz to get back to being a winning brand

Hour two of DJ & PK for August 31, 2026: What is Trending: BYU, Utah, CFB, NFL, MLB, Utah Jazz, RSL, and Golf Is it safe to assume there is no way BYU or Utah loses to TCU this season? Are you sad to see Cody Williams and John Konchar go after being traded to Minnesota?

The entirety of DJ & PK for August 31, 2026: HOUR ONE Scottie Scheffler Finishes Season With Tour Championship Victory Tensions between Kalani Sitake and Brian Santiago; BYU athletic department restructured amid resource tension Kevin Graham HOUR TWO What is Trending: BYU, Utah, CFB, NFL, MLB, Utah Jazz, RSL, and Golf Is it safe to assume there is no way BYU or Utah loses to TCU this season? Are you sad to see Cody Williams and John Konchar go after being traded to Minnesota? HOUR THREE Shehan Jeyarajah, college football writer for CBS Sports What do the Utah Jazz get in trading away another of their top 10 picks for Josh Green? It's time for the Utah Jazz to get back to being a winning brand HOUR FOUR Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Hank Morgan's journey through the NESCAC was a story of consistent growth, culminating in one of the best individual seasons in the conference. After four years at Hamilton College, Morgan improved year after year, breaking through as a First Team All-NESCAC selection as a junior before taking another major step as a senior and being named NESCAC Player of the Year. His development at one of Division III's premier conferences ultimately earned him an opportunity to chase his professional basketball dreams. Morgan's first year in the professional ranks was anything but conventional. He earned a spot with the Utah Jazz's G League affiliate through an open tryout and got off to a strong start before ultimately being waived. The opportunity didn't last long, though, as Morgan was picked up by the Maine Celtics, where he began to find his footing in a better situation. He averaged over 8 points per game while shooting above 40% from three, showing that his game could translate against professional competition. After a strong showing at NBA Summer League, Morgan has put himself in a position to continue climbing the professional ranks. The Celtics organization places a significant emphasis on evaluating its G League talent, giving Morgan a legitimate opportunity to earn another chance in the system. After going from a Division III standout to an NBA Summer League participant, his next step could be another opportunity to prove that he belongs at the professional level. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow and subscribe @Notevend2 Enjoy the episode!

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker of the Full Court Press on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN.Topics on today's show include:- Are the Utah Jazz underrated coming into this season? The Athletic believes Utah will be a bad passing team. Jason disagrees.- Former Utah State star Taylor Funk is returning to Utah to play for the Jazz's G-League affiliate. Darius Brown repping Team USA in FIBA World Cup qualifiers- Recap of Utah State soccer's win over Utah Valley- Stat that Blew My Mind / Full Court Press Players of the Week

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Zach Robinson. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Ben Anderson and Chandler Holt talk about the team's trip to Finland, go over some best- and worst-case scenarios, and answer your mailbag questions on this week's episode of the Jazz Notes podcast! These podcasts are available on YouTube with video, typically after the audio version is posted. Sign up for the new Jazz Notes newsletter! Receive game updates, exclusive analysis and chances to win Jazz tickets. Check out Ben and Chandler's X profiles - @BensHoops +@CHoltSports You can be a part of the Jazz Notes podcast by submitting questions for our mailbag through Ben's X on Mondays!

Hour four of DJ & PK for August 24, 2026: Thurl Bailey, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Analyst Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

The proposed sale of the LA Lakers has reignited debate about the soaring value of sports teams. Here's another chance to hear our episode exploring what drives the value of a basketball franchise.Presenter/producer: Guy Kilty Editor: Helen ThomasEpisode first published on 27 November 2025You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Image: Los Angeles Lakers star player LeBron James drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz during the game on 23 November 2025. Credit: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Welcome to **Like a Rock**, hosted by Connor CheckettsIn this episode, Connor sits down with his grandfather, **Dave Checketts** — one of the most influential sports executives of his generation and a man whose career has intersected with some of the biggest moments, teams, and names in American sports.From becoming the youngest chief executive in NBA history as President and General Manager of the Utah Jazz, to leading Madison Square Garden and overseeing the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, Dave built a remarkable career in professional sports. He later returned home to Utah and founded Real Salt Lake, helping bring Major League Soccer to the state and eventually seeing the club capture the 2009 MLS Cup.But this conversation goes beyond sports.In 1998, while leading Madison Square Garden, Dave helped bring President Gordon B. Hinckley to the world's most famous arena, where more than 20,000 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered — the largest gathering of Saints in New York City to that point.Years later, Dave and his wife Deb stepped away from the world of professional sports and business to serve as mission leaders in the England London Mission.Through decades of leadership, success, pressure, and change, Dave has remained anchored by two things: **his faith and his family.**And for Connor, this conversation is especially personal — because Dave Checketts isn't just his guest. He's his grandpa.This is **Like a Rock**.Subscribe for more conversations about faith, family, leadership, and the experiences that shape who we become.join us for a weekly revival!your hosts, david butler & stephan taeger