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.

Dec 8, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) dribbles against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Isaiah Collier's breakout game highlights Jazz win in tankapalooza vs. Nets

Utah Jazz v Orlando Magic

Grade the trade idea: Jazz send Collin Sexton to flailing contender

Los Angeles Clippers v Utah Jazz

Passing on 'most overrated trade target' should give Jazz sigh of relief

Miami Heat v Utah Jazz

Jazz should trade Collin Sexton to slumping contender on 1 condition

Oct 29, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) reacts to making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Cody Williams proves the Jazz are right to believe in him in loss vs. the Suns

Sacramento Kings v Utah Jazz

Walker Kessler compared to former Defensive Player of the Year (but not Rudy Gobert)

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Clippers

Jazz should use obvious suitor to drive up bidding on Jordan Clarkson

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Proposed Lakers-Jazz trade is intriguing, but makes no sense for 1 reason

Jan 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles up court during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Grade the trade idea: Jazz send Jordan Clarkson to East playoff contender

Dec 28, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) watch the Philadelphia 76ers shoot free throws during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jazz insider gives harsh reality on their tanking efforts

Dallas Mavericks v Utah Jazz

Report reveals whether Walker Kessler is truly available to acquire

Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) defends Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Grading a trade idea that sends Jimmy Butler to the Jazz

Utah Jazz v New York Knicks

Brice Sensabaugh continues to show progress in Jazz blowout win vs Heat

Utah Jazz v New York Knicks

Grade the trade idea: 3-way trade sends Collin Sexton to West contender

Dec 26, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Insider's intel casts doubt on Walker Kessler's future with the Jazz

Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz

Grade the trade idea: Jazz send Walker Kessler to long-interested suitor