Matt John

Matt John

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Matt John is the site expert for The J-Notes and writes for Hardwood Houdini too. He has been overseeing The J-Notes since June 2024 and writing for Hardwood Houdini since August 2023. He has been writing about the NBA since 2016, with bylines at Basketball Insiders, Basketball News, Heavy, and The Sporting News. He has been closely following the Celtics since 2001. He also enjoys watching TV shows and movies and, on occasion, watches some True Crime.

Apr 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge watches warms ups before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Ranking the likelihood of 3 Jazz trade scenarios from no way to in a heartbeat

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Lakers - Emirates NBA Cup

Jazz's draft mistake looks exceedingly worse after loss to Lakers

Nov 14, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

1 Failing contender might be Jazz's biggest tanking threat

Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy holds a board during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Jazz's latest injury report breeds both concern & intrigue

Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (77) during the fourth quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

1 Jazz player gave the Clippers a perfect storm audition

Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz

Jazz would be perfect trade partner for slumping contender (but there's 1 problem)

Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) loses the ball while driving to the basket during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

1 Upside to the Jazz's near comeback loss against the Clippers

Sacramento Kings v Utah Jazz

6 Wings the Jazz could add via the Taylor Hendricks exception

Olden Polynice #0

Jazz alum speaks out against NBA's potential All-Star game changes

Dallas Mavericks v Utah Jazz

1 Crucial lesson Jazz must learn from their showdown with Luka Doncic

Nov 14, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) rebounds the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

3 Biggest twists for the Jazz thus far this season

Nov 14, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) dunks the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jazz's win over Mavericks shows who's clearly been their best player thus far

Utah Jazz v Milwaukee Bucks

Grade the trade idea: Jazz send Collin Sexton to win-now East contender

Utah Jazz v Milwaukee Bucks

Jazz Insiders explain why they're on right track (even if plans have fallen through)

Nov 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) grabs a rebound against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

3 Things are clear about Jazz's rookie class 10 games into the season

Utah Jazz v Milwaukee Bucks

Grade the trade idea: 4-way deal swaps Jordan Clarkson for former No. 2 pick