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Patrick Byrnes

Patrick Byrnes

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

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

Mar 31, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (left) talks with guard Collin Sexton (2) during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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4 Bold Predictions Concerning the Jazz's 2024-25 Season

Another year is right around the corner for the Utah Jazz.

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Mar 29, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) is fouled while shooting the ball during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
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Bleacher Report Predicts Most Regrettable Jazz Contract

The Utah Jazz are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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Mar 25, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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NBA Insider Gives Voice to Troubling Lauri Markkanen Question

What's next for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen?

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Apr 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) takes the ball past Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Collin Sexton Says Jazz Should Copy This Timberwolves Approach

Utah Jazz shooting guard Collin Sexton has always been a team player.

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May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates in the second quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Donovan Mitchell Reacts to 2-Year Anniversary of Jazz-Cavs Exchange

Former Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell remembered what day it was.

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Mar 17, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
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Top-5 Remaining Free Agent Pegged as Fit for Rebuilding Jazz

Are the Utah Jazz done adding players in free agency?

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Mar 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Jazz Offseason Recap: 4 Biggest Storylines of the Summer

There was a lot to talk about this offseason regarding the Utah Jazz.

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Mar 20, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and forward Taylor Hendricks (0) defends a pass by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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New Jazz Sideline Reporter Sounds Off on Utah, SLC

The Utah Jazz are bringing sideline reporting back.

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Apr 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy looks on against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Jazz HC Sends Message to Locker Room About Tanking Approach

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy sounded off.

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Jan 10, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
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Jazz Donovan Mitchell Trade: Where the Key Components Are Now

The dust has settled two-years later in the Donovan Mitchell trade.

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Apr 28, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith speaks with Utah Jazz CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge prior to a game against the Dallas Mavericks during game six of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Insider Reveals Why Jazz Aren't 'Close' to Competing

The Utah Jazz are still in the infant stages of the rebuild.

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Dec 17, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (3) reach for a rebound in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Jazz Players Disrespected in Latest Fantasy Basketball Rankings

There's not a lot of respect for the Utah Jazz right now.

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