Matt John

Matt John

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.

Dec 21, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) celebrates in the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jazz take no steps forward, two steps back in trade pitch

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Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jazz's 'best-case scenario' at the draft raises questions about their current backcourt

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Utah Jazz v Denver Nuggets

Jazz unfairly called out for Lauri Markkanen 'regret' last summer

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Jan 12, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz CEO and former Brigham Young Cougars player Danny Ainge looks on prior to a game between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jazz's ideal draft targets if they're available have become crystal clear

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Mar 25, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Jazz should take note of Lauri Markkanen's brutally honest words on tanking

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Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz

Proposed Collin Sexton trade would help a difficult Jazz problem before it begins

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Dec 15, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Danny Ainge watches pregame activities after he was Appointed Alternate Governor and CEO of Utah Jazz Basketball prior to their game against the LA Clippers at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-Imagn Images

Forgotten Danny Ainge move might add Jazz to Knicks' desperate phone call list

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Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns

Lakers fans are making a Walker Kessler realization Jazz fans already know

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Utah Jazz v Dallas Mavericks

Taylor Hendricks makes heartbreaking confession about devastating season-ending injury

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New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Six

Controversial ex-NBA star compares Tyrese Haliburton to Jazz legend

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Boston Celtics v Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen would fly back east if Malik Beasley's half-joke actually happens

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Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns

Jazz may pay the price if Kevin Durant’s trade return falls flat

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John Stockton (L) listens to Karl Malone (R) of th

Conspiracy theory accuses Karl Malone of making heartbreaking NBA Finals decision

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San Antonio Spurs v Utah Jazz

Jazz must trade Lauri Markkanen this offseason for painfully obvious reason

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New Orleans Pelicans v Utah Jazz

Jazz will grant Jordan Clarkson his wish if latest rumors are true

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Utah Jazz - Game Three

Ricky Rubio sends heartwarming message to Jazz post-retirement

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