April 2017 Utah Jazz Wiretap

Gordon Hayward 100 Percent Recovered From Food Poisoning

Apr 25, 2017 5:20 PM

Gordon Hayward is back to feeling 100 percent for Game 5 after he suffered food poisoning for Game 4.

"I haven't been that sick in years, maybe ever," Hayward said.

"Went back, slept it off, and the next morning felt tremendously better," Hayward said. "I'm back to normal."

Hayward's wife picked up a sandwich from an unnamed establishment that led to the food poisoning.

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Rudy Gobert Returns For Game 4

Apr 23, 2017 8:46 PM

Rudy Gobert will return for Game 4 after missing Games 2 and 3.

Gobert hyperextended his left knee and suffered a bone bruise in the first possession of the series.

Gobert's injury had forced Derrick Favors, who has been limited all season due to a bone bruise in his left knee, into the starting center role.

Gobert is a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year.

ESPN

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Rudy Gobert Ruled Out For Game 3, Jazz May Use Hack-A Strategy

Apr 20, 2017 6:45 PM

The Utah Jazz have ruled out Rudy Gobert with Game 3.

Gobert was injured in the opening seconds of Game 1 with a hyperextended knee.

The Jazz are considering a Hack-A-Clippers strategy to help defend the Clippers, who scored 60 points in the paint in Game 2.

"I think we have to consider every situation," Quin Snyder said. "There are a lot of factors that go into it, from whether we are in the bonus to time and score. It's certainly something that we're well aware of."

"Whatever coach wants to do, I'm definitely on board with,"  Derrick Favors said. "We trust coach. Honestly, I want to win and do whatever it takes."

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Jeff Withey's Ex-Fiancee Files Police Report Alleging Domestic Violence

Apr 20, 2017 8:16 PM

Jeff Withey has been accused of domestic violence according to a police report filed by his former fiancee Kennedy Summers.

Law enforcement sources confirm the report was filed in Manhattan Beach on Tuesday and references multiple alleged incidents most notably one in 2016. 

Withey got engaged last year before breaking up in October.

The Utah Jazz are playing the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs.

"Given the ongoing circumstances, our client now needs to protect herself and come forward about everything so this doesn't happen to her or others in the future," said Zack Teperman, who is represents Summers.

Withey's attorney responded with a statement.

“These salacious and patently false allegations appear to be nothing more than a vicious and calculated attempt by an angry former girlfriend to damage Mr. Withey’s good reputation," said Alan Jackson. "It is no coincidence that these fabricated claims conveniently come during the middle of the NBA playoffs, or that TMZ and the police department were notified on the same day. There is no truth to the accusations, and when the facts come to light we are confident that the falsity of the claims, and the true motivations of the person behind them, will be exposed.”

TMZ

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Rudy Gobert Ruled Out For Game 2

Apr 17, 2017 2:26 PM

The Utah Jazz have ruled out Rudy Gobert from Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Gobert suffered a hyperextended knee during the opening seconds of Game 1.

An ensuing MRI revealed no structural damage to the knee.

Without Gobert, Derrick Favors is expected to be the starter at the center spot. 

Tony Jones/Salt Lake Tribune

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Rudy Gobert Suffers No Ligament Damage To Left Knee

Apr 16, 2017 10:07 AM

Rudy Gobert suffered a left knee injury during the opening seconds of the Utah Jazz' Game 1 win at the Los Angeles Clippers.

Gobert was initially examined at Staples Center by the Jazz medical staff and underwent X-rays on his left knee, the results of which were negative.

Gobert was then transported off-site for further magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing, which revealed no ligament damage.

Gobert has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone contusion. He will continue to be reevaluated and further updates will be provided when appropriate.

RealGM Staff Report

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