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Boston Celtics Shoudn't Bring Al Jefferson Back to Beantown

There are not many knocks that can be made against the Boston Celtics as a franchise, but the one criticism that holds true over history is that the team has rarely, if ever, been a major player in free agency. The C's have had moreShow More Summary

Top Destinations for 2013 Free Agent Al Jefferson

Al Jefferson will hit free agency this offseason, and the somewhat unsung talent has frontcourt-hungry teams licking their chops. Though he has never made an All-Star team, Jefferson has averaged 16.4 points on 50 percent shooting and nine rebounds per game in his nine-year career. Show More Summary

This Epic Monument to Popeyes Founder Al Copeland Probably Won’t Get Built

Al Copeland, with rally flag and speedboat, at center. Officials in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, are expected to vote tonight on the style and type of monument the family of the Popeyes chicken chain founder Al Copeland will get to build in Lafreniere Park. Show More Summary

Lakers in Playoffs Despite Jefferson Dominating Gasol's Brother

Pau Gasol might have expected a little help from his little brother Marc Gasol against Utah's red hot Al Jefferson to get the Lakers into the playoffs Wednesday night. Instead, Jefferson dominated with 22 points and 16 rebounds to only...Show More Summary

Notebook: Jazz 107, Timberwolves 100

THE FACTS: If it was Al Jefferson's final home game in a Utah Jazz uniform, he sent fans away with something to remember.

Utah Pulls within 1/2 Game of Lakers for Final Playoff Spot

Former Timberwolves player Al Jefferson set a career high with 40 points and saved the Utah Jazz’s season when he fought through a double team by Ricky Rubio Greg Stiemsma, and pulled up to hit a jumper with one second on the shot clock and 40 seconds on the game clock to give Utah a 101-98 lead. Show More Summary

McConnell Campaign: Reports of Progress KY Illegal Recording 'Very Disturbing'

On Thursday, local Kentucky website WFPL reported that Jacob Conway, a member of the Jefferson County Democratic Party executive committee had ratted out Progress Kentucky founders and leaders Shawn Reilly and Curtis Morrison for allegedly...Show More Summary

Russell Westbrook Explodes for Monster Dunk Over Al Jefferson (VIDEO)

Utah Jazz: Why Gordon Hayward Is the Most Important Player for the Jazz

Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson and the upcoming Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter combine to form one of the most prominent, deep frontcourt rotations in the NBA. Although Millsap and Jefferson are the two most recognizable names on the roster, neither of them will be as important as the young Gordon Hayward if the Utah Jazz creep into the playoffs. Show More Summary

J.R. Smith, Jefferson named conference Players of Week

The New York Knicks' J.R. Smith and the Utah Jazz's Al Jefferson on Monday were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 25 through Sunday, March 31.

Al Jefferson Posterizes Goofy

By way of the Sports Kings comes either the greatest misprint of all time, or the one NBA game of the season you can’t afford to miss. So many questions. [...] The post Al Jefferson Posterizes Goofy appeared first on With Leather.

Jazz's Jefferson returns to lineup

Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson is back in the lineup after missing three games with a sprained left ankle.

Utah Jazz Tinkering with Starting Lineup Means They're Uncertain of Future

The Utah Jazz's two starting big men—Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson—were forced on the sidelines due to ankle injuries. That allowed Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter the opportunity to step into the spotlight. Millsap has returned fromShow More Summary

Jazz's Jefferson to miss third straight game

Utah Jazz starting center Al Jefferson will miss his third straight game because of a sprained left ankle.

Jeremy Evans makes most of rare playing time

When the Utah Jazz finally get healthy, coach Tyrone Corbin might have another player to consider for his big-man rotation. Jeremy Evans has been the odd man out this season, playing behind Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter. With Jefferson and Millsap injured, however, Evans played the best game of his three-year career Saturday [...]

Utah Jazz: Injuries of Starting Big Men Give Way to Kanter and Favors to Shine

Currently, both Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap are nursing their respective ankle injuries and are still out of the lineup for the time being. With the Utah Jazz's starting big men and two best players out of the starting lineup, it's...Show More Summary

Millsap, Jefferson out for Jazz against Bobcats

Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap missed Utah's game against Charlotte on Friday because of sprained left ankles.

Utah Jazz: Foul Trouble Is Hindering Derrick Favors' Development

It's safe to say the entire league assumed the Utah Jazz would trade either Al Jefferson or Paul Millsap or both. Surprisingly, they moved neither player while young talent remains untapped on the bench. One such prospect is Derrick Favors. Show More Summary

Utah Jazz: Point Guard Woes Will Keep Jazz from Playoff Run

The quiet passing of the trade deadline in Salt Lake City means the Utah Jazz management have settled for a short playoff run, and risk losing both Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson without anything to show for it this summer. How can I be so certain the Jazz's playoff hopes look dim? Look at the point guard production, or lack thereof. Show More Summary

5 Reasons Utah Can Be Confident Derrick Favors & Enes Kanter Are the Future

The trade deadline came and went without any trace of activity from the Utah Jazz despite suspicions either Paul Millsap or Al Jefferson would get moved. The two veteran big men are on expiring contracts, and are considered by many to be surplus talent. Show More Summary