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 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after defeating the Houston Rockets after game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Warriors' playoff hopes would not have been possible without the Jazz

Nov 14, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) reacts to making a three point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jazz cash in on Jordan Clarkson by sending him to his former team in trade proposal

Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers during game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jazz willingness to take Russell Westbrook ultimately crushes Clippers playoff dreams

Mar 2, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rudy Gobert's near-trade to West contender would have changed entire NBA landscape

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets - Game Five

Jazz can't help but laugh as Warriors failed opportunity bites them

Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

Jazz alum & Hall of Famer speaks glowingly of Bronny James

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Lakers

Jazz fan favorite gives the Lakers advice they absolutely need to hear

Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz

Grade the Trade Idea: Jazz Cash in on Collin Sexton & John Collins in Bucks Swap

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) warms up before a game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Former Jazz fan favorite calls out Rudy Gobert myth after dominant performance

Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) smiles during an interview after the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Rudy Gobert silences biggest Jazz critics with dominant postseason performance

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Four

Yes, the Jazz can make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, but there's a problem

Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz, Game 6

Carlos Boozer's shallow Giannis take is especially odd and beneath him

Detroit Pistons v Utah Jazz

Headscratching ROTY voting results show how underrated Jazz's rookie class was

Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Four

Jazz's interest in playoff breakout star proves fans should trust the front office

Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Four

Lakers not trading for Jazz big looking especially foolish after playoff struggles

Atlanta Hawks v Utah Jazz

Key dates for the Jazz coming up in the 2025 offseason