LOYAL: A Utah Jazz Podcast

The four road games Jazz go 0-4, but Matt and Ale go looking for the good news anyway.

They recap Key’s 39-point night in New Orleans (and the buzzer-beater that was just a fingertip too late), DP’s breakout games against Dallas and Minnesota, and Ace’s search for his three-point stroke, all with four starters now out injured.

Ale digs into the shot charts to test the “good looks, just not falling” line, and Matt makes the case for hope: a defensive identity taking shape, Will Hardy’s adjustments, and shooting that’s bound to bounce back.

Then a preview of a tough week ahead with the Heat, Magic, Rockets and Wemby’s Spurs, plus a Jazz trivia challenge on the franchise’s all-time scoring leaders.

Down but not out. Always loyal.

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

Four games, four losses, and a whole lot of “what’s the plan?” Matt and Ale dig into a rough week of Jazz basketball, from a short-handed loss in Memphis and an overtime heartbreaker in San Antonio to a Portland game best left forgotten.

They debate Will Hardy’s hockey-style rotations, the Bryce-over-DP crunch time call, and why the ball keeps sticking.

Then they turn to the bright spot: Ace Bailey’s jump from “selfish shotmaker” draft narrative to the team’s best two-way player.

The episode wraps with predictions for a brutal four-game road trip and a question about whether players should pay for dirty plays that injure opponents.

Grit, glass, and staying loyal through the pain.

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

The regular season is finally here, and Ale and Matt break down a rollercoaster 1-2 start. They recap the rough opener loss to Ty Jerome's Grizzlies, the nail-biting one-point win over the Pelicans (decided at the free-throw line!), and a tough home loss to the Lakers with Luka dropping 52.

The standout storyline? Ace Bailey's grit — crashing the glass, playing real defense, and looking like a different player than anyone expected.

The guys dig into where the national power rankings have the Jazz, what Matt loves (Keyonte's two-way game, the renewed focus on the possession battle) and what's bugging him (bench struggles, Hardy's rotations, and yes — the new Nike apparel).

Plus a look ahead at a big home stretch against the Grizzlies, Spurs, and Blazers. 79 games still to prove it — come ride along, and as always, stay Loyal!

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

In today's episode Ale and Matt close the book on the pre-season with recaps of the Spurs and Suns games - including reactions to a monster 18-steal night, Ace scoring 12 points on just 3 shots, and Darryn's Devin Booker lockdown.

They also dig into the biggest lessons from camp: Keyonte's steady rise, the Lauri-JJJ matchup nightmare, and the rebounding woes that remain the team's Achilles heel.

The guys then break down the full 15-man roster going into day 1 of the season and look ahead to a huge opening week against the Grizzlies, Pelicans and the Lakers.

Matt closes with why he hasn't felt this optimistic about a Jazz season in years... so come hang out... and as always - stay LOYAL!

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

In today's episode Ale and Matt dig into the team's second hit-out against Denver in 3 nights, lay out what they're watching for as the season approaches, and make their boldest stat-leader predictions yet!

They also discuss the impact of Nurk's injury on the team's rotation, the newly released NBA 'Points of Emphasis' for the season, and even rant at refs for giving out superstar calls.

All that and more as we break down all things Jazz!

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

In today's Episode Matt & Ale discuss Media Day and Training Camp highlights and then get into their impressions on the team's first pre-season hit-out against Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Join us to hear who we think shone, who showed they deserve minutes on the second unit... and the good, the bad and the ugly of Darryn Peterson's 3 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Assists performance...

To cap it off Ale makes a big statement in his belief that this is the most cohesive team we've had since the Stockton to Malone days. He also tries to commit Matt to petitioning for Deron Williams' #8 jersey to be retired by the team!

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

In today's episode Matt and Ale predict this season's X-Factors as well as express some Burning Questions they've heard around the water cooler and give their predictions on the season to come... all before Jazz Media Day!

From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.

As our inaugural episode, we take a look back at the 2026 Utah Jazz Offseason in what can only be described as the most anticipated season in years, coming off the back of the 2 worst season records in franchise history!Matt takes us through the chronological events from JJJ's arrival all the way to Keyonte's signing, while Ale giving us his take on the depth chart and the two 'Starting 5' paths we've heard from the community: the 'traditional 5' v the 'elite spacing' model. From the FANS. For the JAZZ. Always LOYAL.