Jazz May 2002 Archive

• Jazz get look at Duke's Boozer

  Deseret News | May 29, 2002

  After three years at one of college basketball's most highly regarded programs, Carlos Boozer knows all about big-time.

• Summer school begins

  Standard-Examiner | May 29, 2002

  Jazz officials kicked off their Memorial Day weekend last Friday with a roundtable discussion that set their course for a busy summer.

• New strategy: Draft now, pay later

  ESPN | May 25, 2002

  In the last few years, the Jazz have drafted young international players with upside even though the players were signed to long-term contracts.

• Jazz Look at Jiri Welsch - Marshall Surgery

  Deseret News | May 24, 2002

  Jazz free-agent forward Donyell Marshall underwent surgery Wednesday in California to repair his damaged right wrist.

• Marshall has minor surgery

  Standard-Examiner | May 24, 2002

  Jazz forward Donyell Marshall had surgery on his right wrist Wednesday to repair minor damage.

• 9-Years Later, Russell Earns His Degree

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 23, 2002

  Nine years after leaving Long Beach State, Jazz forward Bryon Russell will receive his college degree.

• Tough sell: Fewer fans have Jazz marketers scrambling

  Deseret News | May 19, 2002

  First in a three-part series Until very recently, the job of the Utah Jazz marketing department was simple: Print the tickets and watch the crowds flock to buy them.

• Tough sell: Fewer fans have Jazz marketers scrambling

  Deseret News | May 19, 2002

  Until very recently, the job of the Utah Jazz marketing department was simple: Print the tickets and watch the crowds flock to buy them.

• Lopez willing to pay price

  Standard Examiner | May 17, 2002

  Raul Lopez is so anxious to get to Utah and play for the Jazz, he might pay millions of dollars to get here.

• Cuban nixes Malone-to-Mavs talk

  | May 16, 2002

  Should Karl Malone decide to seek an offseason trade away from Utah, the Mailman might want to scratch Dallas from his list of potential new addresses.

• Keep Karl for 1 year, then get a free agent

  Deseret News | May 16, 2002

  Before discussing whether the Jazz should put Karl Malone in the want ads, let's be clear about one thing: it's his decision.

• Malone Now Is Only Impeding Jazz Progress

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 15, 2002

  Jazz Must Move Ahead, Trade Malone Now that the Jazz have blown engine parts and spewed oil all over the pavement, it's time to make the tough decision.

• Lopez Ready To Pay for Spot on Jazz

  | May 14, 2002

  The Salt Lake Tribune reports: Raul Lopez is apparently willing to make a major financial sacrifice in the interest of starting his Jazz career next season.

• Jazz-Lopez union hits more obstacles

  MSNBC | May 12, 2002

  Despite the best efforts of the Jazz to pry 2001 draft pick point guard Raul Lopez from Real Madrid in Spain, several obstacles have blocked the process.

• Jazz still waiting on Lopez

  Deseret News | May 11, 2002

  Jazz basketball operations vice president Kevin O'Connor has returned from Spain, where he met recently with 2001 first-round draft choice Raul Lopez.

• Raul Lopez - NBA Bound?

  | May 10, 2002

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• Jazz Want Lopez Before NBA Draft

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 9, 2002

  The Jazz are involved in negotiations to have point guard Raul Lopez, their first-round draft choice in 2001, released from his contract with Real Madrid.

• Jazz Want Lopez Before NBA Draft

  | May 9, 2002

  Chad Nielson of the Salt Lake Tribune reports: The Jazz are involved in negotiations to have point guard Raul Lopez, their first-round draft choice in 2001, released from his contract with Real Madrid.

• Jazz Owner Unsure About Future With Malone

  | May 7, 2002

  Entering his 18th NBA season, Jazz forward Karl Malone apparently will have to audition for his next contract.

• Playoffs delay Nuggets' search for a new coach

  The Denver Post | May 6, 2002

  The playoffs are keeping Kiki Vandeweghe from interviewing candidates for the open head coaching position.

• Changing places

  Deseret News | May 5, 2002

  A look at Jazz players coming, going and staying heading into the 2002 NBA offseason.

• Nobody's pressuring Stockton

  Deseret News | May 5, 2002

  We want an answer, and we want it, well, not now but as soon as possible, pretty please, Mr.

• Crystal-ball glimpse at the off-season

  Deseret News | May 5, 2002

  As a member of the media, I am not a close confidant of any Jazz players or management.

• Malone, Miller face dilemmas

  Deseret News | May 5, 2002

  Here, you have Karl Malone.

• Now what? Season of frustration leads to summer of questions...

  Deseret News | May 5, 2002

  Following a season of frustration, a summer of uncertainty awaits the Jazz.

• Amaechi speaks his mind

  Standard Examiner | May 5, 2002

  Jazz center John Amaechi feels indebted to the game of basketball for offering him the chance to earn millions of dollars, but he doesn't confuse that with a love for the game.

• Jazzmen ponder the possibilities

  Standard Examiner | May 5, 2002

  Karl Malone knows at least one of his dreams can never come true.

• A Hopeful Future: Lopez Looks to Follow Stockton

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 5, 2002

  Deep within a low-tech gym in the sprawling Ciudad Deportiva sports complex at the northern edge of Madrid, the Jazz's "Future" is hard at work, rehabilitating a torn ligament in his right knee.

• Stockton's Marriage to the NBA Isn't Quite Over Yet

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 5, 2002

  Some people say John Stockton has passed through the onset of the winter of his career and now is pondering retirement.

• Great Season Shows Stockton, at 40, Still Can Play

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 5, 2002

  As Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton ponders whether to return or retire, the decision-making process centers around an odd question: Should he come back because he played so well this season, or should he quit because he played so well? The 40-year-old Stockton put together one of his best all-around seasons, and he could go out on top -- with a legacy that eludes athletes who stay one year too long.

• Stockton-Malone's pick-and-roll might be done

  ESPN | May 3, 2002

  From April 30, 2002 You hope this is not how the era ends.

• Jazz's offseason needs

  Sporting News | May 3, 2002

  From April 20, 2002 Seven of Utah's 14 players under contract this season are free agents this summer, which translates into lots of change for this traditionally static club.

• Washington Times | May 3, 2002

  From April 26, 2002 John Stockton does not ask to be noticed or celebrated or put into some larger context.

• Malone Left Off All-NBA Teams

  Salt Lake Tribune / Associated Press | May 2, 2002

  New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd became the franchise's first All-NBA selection Wednesday, while the Jazz's Karl Malone was among "others receiving votes," marking the first time since his rookie season that he failed to at least make the All-NBA third team.

• Future uncertain for Stockton, Malone

  Deseret News | May 1, 2002

  Much talk after the Sacramento Kings ended the Jazz's postseason Monday night was of John Stockton's future, and rightfully so.

• Questions abound for Jazz after season of frustration

  Deseret News | May 1, 2002

  He only had one night to sleep on it.

• Season of change

  Standard Examiner | May 1, 2002

  The night enigmatic center Greg Ostertag outplayed Karl Malone brought a fitting end to one of the stranger seasons in Jazz history.

• Play indicates Stockton not yet ready to retire

  Standard Examiner | May 1, 2002

  John Stockton remains tight-lipped about his future with the Jazz, but he hasn't offered any indication he's ready to retire.

• Johnson May Be On Denver's List

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 1, 2002

  Last summer, the Denver Nuggets hired the Jazz's David Fredman as assistant general manager.

• Questions Mark Offseason

  Salt Lake Tribune | May 1, 2002

  After their shortest postseason since 1989, the Jazz on Tuesday embarked on what likely will be their busiest offseason ever.