In the latest episode, the guys give you their thoughts on the first week of the Utah Jazz’s season. The trio also discuss Donovan Mitchell’s rough start to being more efficient on the court, something he has previously mentioned he wants to improve. Also, is Hassan Whiteside finding his old groove back?

HBTJ Ep. 6: Donovan Mitchell scoring but wants to be more efficient for the Utah Jazz

In the latest episode, host/moderator Xoel Cardenas and Jazz beat reporters Andy Larsen and Eric Walden break down what stood out to them about the three recent Utah Jazz losses and if there's any cause for concern moving forward in the season.

HBTJ Ep. 8: Are the Utah Jazz’s recent struggles a big deal or not?

In this episode, the guys discuss what has led to Donovan Mitchell’s efficiency revival. Is it better shot selection, more patience, or just the fact his dedication to studying film is showing dividends?

HBTJ Ep. 12: Why Donovan Mitchell’s efficiency has taken flight to keep Utah Jazz on beat

On the latest episode, host/moderator Xoel Cardenas and Tribune Jazz beat reporters Andy Larsen and Eric Walden break down the busy week the Utah Jazz had which included 10-day signings, players testing positive for COVID-19, and making a trade to save money.

HBTJ Ep. 16: Recapping a busy week for the Utah Jazz

On the latest episode, the guys talk the Utah Jazz's collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers and why the team continues to show mental weakness too many times these last few years.

HBTJ Ep. 22: Is the Utah Jazz's collapse to the Lakers an example of them not being mentally tough?

On the latest “How ‘Bout This Jazz” podcast episode, the guys give out the HBTJ “Two-thirds of the way 2021-22 NBA and Utah Jazz season" awards.

HBTJ Ep. 23: Giving out our ‘Two-thirds of the way through the NBA and Utah Jazz season’ awards

On the latest episode, the guys give their thoughts on what should we look from the Utah Jazz that will help dictate how far they go in the playoffs. Plus, which Jazz team would be the best team to make a TV show about?

HBTJ Ep. 24: What should we look from the Utah Jazz these last few weeks of the NBA regular season?

On the latest episode, the guys talk about Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder's recent 19-minute pregame monologue/rant, as well as Adam Silver's comments confirming that the 2023 NBA All-Star Game will stay in Salt Lake City.

HBTJ Ep. 29: Was Quin Snyder’s pregame monologue confirmation of the Jazz’s drama this season?

On the latest episode, the guys break down what the Utah Jazz need to adjust in order for them to take control of the playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks.

HBTJ Ep. 31: Is it fair to ask more of Donovan Mitchell in order for the Jazz to eliminate the Mavs?

In our season finale episode, the guys wrap up the 2021-22 Utah Jazz season. Also, which teams are likely interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert, and what could the Jazz get for them, if the team decides to split up the two?

HBTJ Ep. 33: Recapping a disappointing Utah Jazz 2021-22 NBA season

On this episode, Gordon Monson joins Eric Walden to talk about the continued unexpected success the Utah Jazz are having. What is the likelihood that it will continue and do fans even want it to continue? Gordon and Eric share their opinions on Donovan Mitchell's comments on the current Jazz team and whether or not it was genuine.

HBTJ Ep. 37 | Continued unexpected success

Even with the Utah Jazz playing as good as they are, which 3-5 players are going to be part of the next good Jazz team? On this week's episode, Andy Larsen and Eric Walden give their analysis of Jarred Vanderbilt, Mike Conley, Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker.

HBTJ Ep. 39 | A chaotic Jazz team

On this week's episode, Eric Walden and Andy Larsen talk about the emergence of Walker Kessler. Andy also seeks out Eric's help on who to vote for in regard to the NBA All-Star Game.

HBTJ Ep. 46 | Walker Kessler and All-Star starters

On this week's episode, Eric Walden and Andy Larsen talk after the Jazz lost to the Portland Trailblazers. Damian Lillard scored 60 points against the Jazz and made it very clear that the Jazz can't guard scoring guards. We are also less than a month away from the NBA All-Star Game. There are a lot of events happening that cost a lot of money to get into but there are also events happening around Salt Lake City that are free that you might not know about.

HBTJ Ep. 47 | The Jazz can't guard scoring guards

With the trade deadline approaching, Tribune beat writers Eric Walden and Andy Larsen discuss trade options and what it means for the Utah Jazz. Walker Kessler has been named to the 2022-23 NBA Rising Stars Team at All-Star Weekend in SLC. How did he react? Eric Walden tells us.

HBTJ Ep. 48 | What does the trade deadline mean for the Jazz?

The NBA trade deadline has officially passed and the Utah Jazz made news with their trade deals. Eric Walden and Andy Larsen give their trade reactions and talk about the surprises and disappointments that came with the Utah Jazz's decisions. Plus, what does the rest of the season look like for the Jazz? Let's dive in.

HBTJ Ep. 49 | Trade reactions

NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Thursday in Salt Lake City. Eric Walden and Andy Larsen got invited on a tour of the arena to see the setup for this weekend. Andy and Eric give you a schedule of events that fans (or non-fans) should check out.

HBTJ Ep. 50 | All-Star Weekend preview

Andy Larsen brings the logical to Eric Walden's conspiratorial. Andy and Eric have recovered from last weekend's NBA All-Star Weekend so they recap everything that went on, including how Eric's interview with Karl Malone came to be. With Collin Sexton out, what can we expect out of the Utah Jazz looking forward? We can expect them to be bad.

HBTJ Ep. 51 | Interviewing Karl Malone & what to expect looking forward

With just 19 games left to go, Tribune Jazz beat writers Eric Walden and Andy Larsen talk about whether they will go for play-off/play-in positioning or draft positioning. The Utah Jazz are going on a six-game, 13-day road trip which will define the rest of the season in many ways. Plus, Walker Kessler is the Western Conference's February Rookie of the Month and Quinn Snyder is the new head coach of the Atlanta Hawks.

HBTJ Ep. 52 | What's left and where to go?

The Utah Jazz just finished up their six-game, 13-day road trip and Tribune Jazz beat writers Andy Larsen and Eric Walden talk about the emergence of players like Talen Horton-Tucker and Simone Fontecchio. Is the emergence real or is it the season? Plus, the tank race needs to be talked about, also known as the NBA playoff standings.

HBTJ Ep. 53 | Talen Horton-Tucker and Simone Fontecchio

With just three weeks to go in the regular NBA season, Tribune Jazz beat writers Andy Larsen and Eric Walden are surprised by how good the Jazz are currently and are wondering why what they're doing is working. Plus, let's talk about Will Hardy being Will Hardy.

HBTJ Ep. 54 | The Jazz are good?

Heading into the last week of the regular NBA season, Tribune Jazz beat writers Andy Larsen and Eric Walden are wondering - Should the Jazz have tanked sooner? With Collin Sexton's return, we also need to talk about where he fits on the next good Jazz team. Plus: Eric pokes fun at how nice Lauri Markkanen has been towards Andy ever since finding out he has the Salt Lake media market vote for post-season awards.

A lot of thoughts going into the last week of NBA regular season | HBTJ Ep. 55

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Tony Jones and Aaron Falk discuss the Jazz's rise in the West and how they've managed to survive a brutal stretch of injuries, the new CBA and why the Jazz can keep Gordon Hayward longterm. Plus Draymond Green's motivation, Joe Ingles' 3-point shooting and a very bad Crocodile Dundee impression.

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And we're back. How the Jazz have survived their injuries, new CBA, keeping Gordon Hayward and more.

Tribune reporters Tony Jones and Aaron Falk look at the Utah Jazz at the halfway point, including their troubles slowing opposing guards, their own point guard problems, Gordon Hayward and Rudy Gobert's all-star bids and some midseason NBA awards.

Finding peace, slowing point guards, All-Star snubs and midseason awards.

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With special guest Andy Larsen (of KSL.com), we recap a star-studded All-Star Weekend in which Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell played a huge role. We also look at the upcoming schedule of the Jazz, which looks plenty soft for the run to the playoffs in a very crowded West.

Donovan Mitchell dunks on All-Star stage and the Jazz have a path to the playoffs

Jazz point guard Dante Exum recently returned from a major shoulder injury and got back on the court. He talks to us about what happened when he got injured, his recovery process, training with Baron Davis, playing summer pick up with high-profile NBA stars, being an unknown going into the draft, what it's like to be bullied by Joe Ingles and so, so much more. We squeeze a lot into this short one.

Dante Exum chats about playing pick-up with LeBron and coming back from injury

From Oklahoma City, we break down all the basketball from the Jazz's Game 2 win (and some from the local Oklahoma gym run) with special guest Andy Larsen from KSL.com.
— Donovan Mitchell becoming a playoff closer
— Derrick Favors playing like a beast
— How officiating will influence the series
— If Russell Westbrook has fallen into a trap
— What it was like to visit Oklahoma City
— Tony's deep relationship with his XBox

After two games, the Jazz and Thunder are tied. We break down Utah's adjustments and Game 2 win.

A 25-point lead wasn't enough to close out the series. What needs to change tonight in Game 6? Can anyone slow down Paul George and Russell Westbrook now? How much did officiating hurt the Jazz?

After a collapse in OKC, how can the Jazz bounce back in Game 6?

This week's episode was recorded as Mike Conley speculation heated up: will the Jazz complete the trade for the Memphis PG this time? Meanwhile, we talk about other draft prospects who worked for for the Jazz in the last two Saturdays.

Weekly Run: Is Mike Conley again a possibility? More draft prospect thoughts

On this week's episode of the Weekly Run, hosts Andy Larsen and Eric Walden talk about the team after the first week of the regular season. They're the best defensive team in the league and struggling offensively. Conley's struggling, Bojan is rocking. What will continue? We talk about all that and more on this week's episode!

The Weekly Run: On Conley's struggles, Bogdanovic's strengths, and where the Jazz are after 4 games

On this week's episode of the Weekly Run, Eric Walden and Andy Larsen talk about Donovan Mitchell's third-year jump, Rudy Gobert's request for the ball more, and a check in on the early season starts for the new guys: Mike Conley, Ed Davis, Jeff Green, and even how semi-new guy Tony Bradley is doing.

Weekly Run: Donovan's third-year jump, Gobert wants the ball more

On this episode of the Weekly Run, hosts Andy Larsen and Eric Walden look at three topics. First, we talk about Kobe Bryant’s death, his impact, his legacy, and how to mourn. Then, we talk about the Jazz’s loss to the Houston Rockets. What happened, and is it indicative of larger issues? Finally, Andy worries that the Jazz won’t get adequate All-Star representation, while Eric reassures Andy that Rudy Gobert and probably Donovan Mitchell will make the All-Star game.

Weekly Run: Kobe's legacy, Jazz lose to Rockets again, will All-Stars be snubbed?

On this week's Weekly Run, hosts Andy Larsen and Eric Walden discuss the nightmare three losses from the Jazz, and who or what is to blame. We go through the six top players on the roster, the coaching staff, the front office, everything. Depressing? Maybe. Cathartic? Also maybe.

Weekly Run: Uh oh, are the Jazz in trouble? Discussing it all after loss to Suns

On this episode of the Weekly Run, Eric Walden and Andy Larsen are back to talk about the Jazz. We open the show by talking about the controversial Quin Snyder/Burgess Owens article. Then, we dig into what happened this season, how the Jazz fell short of expectations, and how to improve the team moving forward.

Weekly Run: Jazz season in review, offseason possibilities, Quin Snyder article

Andy Larsen and Eric Walden from the Salt Lake Tribune will be talking about the latest Utah Jazz news, offer their matchup analysis, and give you their take on what else is happening in the NBA.

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