NBA Schedule Breakdown + Sketchy Lakers Sale + Free Agent Rewind

NBA Schedule Breakdown + Sketchy Lakers Sale + Free Agent Rewind

Author: Dan Clayton August 16, 2026 Duration: 1:15:06

The NBA schedule was released this week and Salt City Hoops has all the analysis! How does the Jazz travel schedule look? What are some highlights of the calendar ahead? Is this a good or bad setup for the first competitive Jazz season in 5 years?

Then, a very curious and auspicious sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. The new class of owners, and the incentives and reasons that these new owners are coming to the NBA, both suggest that NBA teams are not being sold to folks who are in it for vanity or entertainment as it was in the past.

Finally, a brief recap of offseason moves and free agent acquisitions that Mark liked, and would have preferred the Jazz to have been in on in lieu of Josh Okogie and Jaxson Hayes.


For over a decade, Salt City Hoops Utah Jazz Podcast has been a constant voice for dedicated fans, growing from its 2009 origins into a trusted source for analysis. Hosted by Managing Editor Dan Clayton, the conversations here go far beyond just recapping the latest score. You’ll hear detailed breakdowns of roster moves, offensive schemes, and defensive adjustments, all framed within the broader context of the NBA season. Clayton is regularly joined by other voices from the Salt City Hoops team and occasional special guests, ensuring a rich mix of perspectives on every topic. The dialogue is insightful yet accessible, whether discussing a rookie's development, the implications of a trade deadline, or the long-term vision for the franchise. This isn't just surface-level chatter; it's a deep dive into the nuances that define each game and the strategic decisions shaping the team's future. Tune in for the kind of thoughtful, passionate discussion that mirrors the complexity and excitement of the sport itself. Each episode of this podcast feels like a knowledgeable conversation among friends who share a deep investment in every pivot, pick-and-roll, and playoff push for the Utah Jazz.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Utah Jazz Salary Cap 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:44
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The Most Important Utah Jazz Draft, Ever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:34
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The Utah Jazz vs. the Elite! + Lottery Reform, Finally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:42
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Emptying Out the Utah Jazz Rumor Dumpster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:42
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The Jazz Win #2 in the NBA Draft Lottery! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:22
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Can the Utah Jazz Beat this Year's NBA Playoff Teams? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:51
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Roster Grades for the 2025-26 Utah Jazz! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:01
The final exams have been turned in for the 2025-2026 Utah Jazz! Join Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@jazzmanmark.com) as they assign letter grades to every major contributor on the roster who finish…
Jazz Exit Interview Sentiments + Coin Flip MANIA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:12
As the NBA Playoffs commence, the Utah Jazz are forced to finally and completely turn the page on the 2025-2026 season with a collection of player and coach exit interviews and sentimental Instagram posts. What did these…
The End of #TankNote! 2025-26 Utah Jazz Yearbook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:24
Another 82 games of Jazz basketball is in the books! And not only does this season mark the end of another tanktastic season for the Utah Jazz, but an entire tanktastic era as the Jazz figure to be legitimate playoff con…
Jazz Basketball Gets...Unethical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:10
The Utah Jazz have been mighty frisky over the past two months in the throes of trying to tank away the season. Credit to the players and Will Hardy for playing hard and making a lot of these games interesting, right?Wel…