Power Rankings, Week 9: Jazz jump Lakers for No. 1 spot; Suns enter Top 5

Since early January, Utah has achieved an 18-1 record under the leadership of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. The Utah Jazz had been pretty healthy. Through Feb. 5, their top nine guys had missed a total of eight games, four from Joe Ingles and two each from Donovan Mitchell and Derrick Favors. That had earned …

Power Rankings, Week 9: Jazz jump Lakers for No. 1 spot; Suns enter Top 5

Since early January, Utah has achieved an 18-1 record under the leadership of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. The Utah Jazz had been pretty healthy. Through Feb. 5, their top nine guys had missed a total of eight games, four from Joe Ingles and two each from Donovan Mitchell and Derrick Favors. That had earned …

Power Rankings, Week 9: Jazz jump Lakers for No. 1 spot; Suns enter Top 5

Since early January, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have guided Utah to an impressive 18-1 record. The Utah Jazz had been pretty healthy. Through Feb. 5, their top nine guys had missed a total of eight games, four from Joe Ingles and two each from Donovan Mitchell and Derrick Favors. That had earned their 18-5 …

Gordon Hayward exits game after re-aggravating right hand injury

The Hornets’ top scorer is Hayward, with an average of 21.9 points per game. Charlotte’s 132-110 loss to Utah on Monday night included an injury to one of its most important players.  Hornets forward Gordon Hayward was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after re-aggravating a right hand injury. INJURY UPDATE: @hornets …