Patrick Byrnes

Patrick Byrnes

Patrick Byrnes is the Deputy Editor of The Frozen Rope — SI.com's team website covering the Utah Jazz. 

Jan 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Injury Report: Who is Suiting up for the Jazz vs Pacers?

The Utah Jazz host the Indiana Pacers following a wild trade weekend in the NBA.

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Jan 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) shoots an open jump shot during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
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NBA Analyst Predicts Trade Deadline Outcome for Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz have a decision to make.

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Oct 30, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and forward John Collins (20) reach for a rebound in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets  at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Jazz-Timberwolves Injury Report: Kessler & Collins Status Updates

The Utah Jazz come back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Feb 1, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a foul by the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Jazz in Full-Tank Mode with Latest Injury Report

The Jazz are in the business of losing games.

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Jan 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Jazz Represented in Rising Stars Game for All-Star Weekend

Keyonte George will be a part of All-Star Weekend for the second straight year.

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Jan 25, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates against the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Jazz-Bucks Injury Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo Status Update

The Utah Jazz return home to face the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Jan 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket as Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Grizzlies Update Ja Morant's Status Ahead of Jazz Matchup

Ja Morant is trending in the right direction.

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Dec 21, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Jazz Reveal John Collins Playing Status on Eve of Game with Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz will be down one key starter.

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Feb 6, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; From left to right, Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, CEO Danny Ainge, owner Ryan Smith and head coach Will Hardy sit court side before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Jazz GM Justin Zanik Explains Logic Behind Trade with Suns

This trade made a lot of sense for the Utah Jazz.

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Jan 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Jazz Deliver Status Update on Lauri Markkanen vs Thunder

Utah will have its leading scorer back versus the Oklahoma City Thunder,

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Jan 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives against Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and has the ball knocked away by forward John Collins (20) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Jazz-Thunder Injury Report: Markkanen & Collins Status Updates

The Utah Jazz face the best team in the league on Wednesday night,

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Jan 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) brings the ball up court against New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Jazz Continue the Tank With Laundry List Injury Reports

The Utah Jazz are not hiding their intentions.

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