Nick Crain

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Nick has been credentialed media across several sports covering multiple teams during his decade in the industry.

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Underwhelming?

Did you expect more from Utah early on?Nov 10, 2026

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Darryn Peterson Scores Career-High 21 Points as Jazz Rookie Shows Star Potential

Darryn Peterson Scores Career-High 21 Points as Jazz Rookie Shows Star Potential

Nov 8, 2026

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Jazz Drop Fifth Straight Game in Blowout Loss to Spurs

Jazz Drop Fifth Straight Game in Blowout Loss to Spurs

Nov 3, 2026

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Jazz Could Be Facing Bridge Season Before True Breakout

Jazz Could Be Facing Bridge Season Before True Breakout

Nov 1, 2026

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Bleak Outlook

The injuries are already piling up in the front court.Oct 28, 2026

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Utah Jazz Blow Early 18-Point Lead in 132-123 Loss to Los Angeles Lakers

Utah Jazz Blow Early 18-Point Lead in 132-123 Loss to Los Angeles Lakers

Oct 25, 2026

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Utah Jazz Earn First Win of Season in Thriller Over New Orleans Pelicans

Utah Jazz Earn First Win of Season in Thriller Over New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 24, 2026

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Jazz Should Run Guard-Heavy Rotations Early in Season

Jazz Should Run Guard-Heavy Rotations Early in Season

Oct 18, 2026

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Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns: How to Watch, Odds and Game Preview (October 16)

Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns: How to Watch, Odds and Game Preview (October 16)

Oct 16, 2026

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Ace Bailey’s Defensive Breakout Could Unlock Another Level for Utah Jazz

Ace Bailey’s Defensive Breakout Could Unlock Another Level for Utah Jazz

Oct 14, 2026

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Jazz Continue Strong Preseason with Win Over Spurs

Jazz Continue Strong Preseason with Win Over Spurs

Oct 13, 2026

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Don't Overlook Josh Okogie When Projecting Success of Jazz

Don't Overlook Josh Okogie When Projecting Success of Jazz

Oct 11, 2026

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Utah Jazz Should Consider Starting Jaren Jackson Jr. at Center to Open Season

Utah Jazz Should Consider Starting Jaren Jackson Jr. at Center to Open Season

Oct 10, 2026

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Jazz Fall to Nuggets in Preseason Action Despite Peterson’s Brilliance

Jazz Fall to Nuggets in Preseason Action Despite Peterson’s Brilliance

Oct 7, 2026

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DP is Cooking

After a slow preseason opener, Peterson went off tonight. What do you expect out of him this season?Oct 7, 2026

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PODCAST: Jazz Roster is Being Underrated Still

On this episode, the focus is on why this roster may still be getting underrated heading into the season. Utah has spent the past year adding talent across the board, and when you look at the roster from top to bottom, there is a real case that this team is positioned to take a significant step forward. The starting lineup is where that conversation begins. Utah has put together a group with enough talent, versatility, and balance to compete with some of the better teams in the Western Conference. There is scoring, size, athleticism, and enough experience to give the Jazz a strong foundation on a nightly basis. But what makes this roster especially interesting is the depth behind the starters. The bench features a legitimate scoring punch, plenty of youth, and enough veteran presence to keep things stable. There is also two-way talent throughout the rotation, which gives the Jazz more flexibility than they have had in recent seasons and creates the potential for multiple lineup combinations depending on the matchup. The balance between young players still growing into bigger roles and veterans who already understand how to contribute at the NBA level could become one of Utah’s biggest strengths. Rather than relying on one or two players to carry everything, the Jazz have built a roster with multiple ways to generate offense and enough depth to withstand the ups and downs of a long season. That is ultimately why Utah could surprise people. This is no longer just a young team focused on development. There is enough talent throughout the rotation for the Jazz to be competitive now, and if the pieces fit together as expected, a major leap this season should not come as a shock.Oct 5, 2026

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New-Look Jazz Shine Bright in Preseason Opener

New-Look Jazz Shine Bright in Preseason Opener

Oct 5, 2026

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Preseason Game 1 Takeaways?

Who stood out most?Oct 5, 2026

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Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: How to Watch, Odds and Game Preview (October 4)

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: How to Watch, Odds and Game Preview (October 4)

Oct 4, 2026

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Jazz HC Will Hardy Faces First Real Test This Season

Jazz HC Will Hardy Faces First Real Test This Season

Oct 4, 2026

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