Utah Jazz Notes: Insanity in Denver, Joel Bolomboy to SLC Stars

Utah Jazz news and notes — Rudy Gobert is taking shots as insanity abounds in Denver, Joel Bolomboy on the move and more.

Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward Rudy Gobert — Dec 21, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) reacts after missing a basket in the final seconds of the game with teammate center Rudy Gobert (27) against the Sacramento Kings at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Utah Jazz 94-93. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

The day has finally arrived; a moment of truth for the Gordon Hayward, Rudy Gobert, the Utah Jazz and fans around the Wasatch Front. Before the team takes the court against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, reserves for the NBA All-Star Game will be announced on TNT.

And while some would argue to the contrary (more on this after the jump), both Hayward and Gobert have made strong cases for inclusion. Hayward is averaging 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 40 percent from three-point range. Gobert, meanwhile, is averaging just under 13 points and 13 boards to go along with 2.5 blocks per contest.

Statistics aside, the decision on whether or not Hayward and Gobert will notch their first All-Star selections falls with Western Conference coaches. We’ll know what that decision was before long; in the meantime, there’s a lot going on in Jazzland.

Here’s the latest as the team gets set to take on the Lake Show…

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