UTAH JAZZ

Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said.

As the Utah Jazz spent time talking to candidates to become their next coach, Will Hardy quickly rose to the top of their list.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy has accepted an offer to become the coach of the Utah Jazz.

The Utah Jazz requested permission to interview Detroit Pistons assistant coach Jerome Allen, according to a report from ESPN. Allen joined the Pistons’ coaching staff last June as the team shifted its focus toward developing its young stars. Prior to his arrival in Detroit, Allen was an assistant with the Boston Celtics as an assistant for then head coach, Brad Stevens. Per Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz is set to begin its first round of interviews to fill the vacant head coaching position. Allen is among 14 candidates that are reportedly in the mix for the coaching position.

The Utah Jazz face an unexpected search for a new coach.

Quin Snyder resigned Sunday as coach of the Utah Jazz, ending an eight-year run where the team won nearly 60% of its games but never got past the second round of the playoffs.

A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold at auction.

Siakam ended up leading Toronto by grabbing his second double-double of the series, scoring 23 points while picking up 10 rebounds. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCE(1) Phoenix Suns vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans (Suns lead 3-2)Time: 7:30 p.m. While the Pelicans showed some more fight in the second half, the Suns were able to coast their way to a 112-97 victory. (4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (5) Utah Jazz (Mavericks lead 3-2)Time: 10 p.m. Doncic’s 33 points helped lead Dallas to a rout of the Utah Jazz, where the Mavs did not trail once, with a 102-77 victory.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 13 rebounds in his first home playoff game coming off a calf injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Utah Jazz 102-77 for a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Rudy Gobert gave Utah the lead with an alley-oop dunk with 11.0 seconds left and the Jazz held off the Dallas Mavericks 100-99 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round series.

The Dallas Mavericks took home Game 3 of their first-round series against the Utah Jazz. Thanks to strong nights from a couple of former Detroit Pistons, the Mavericks thwarted the Jazz’s comeback attempt to win 126-118. The Mavericks were without Luka Doncic for the third-straight game and leaned on the efforts of all the players in the rotation. Dinwiddie scored 20 points despite a shaky start to the evening. The Mavericks also got some solid minutes from Bullock, who scored 12 points on 3-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

Luka Doncic is out again for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Utah Jazz.

The NBA playoffs are officially here, and two of the most intriguing series are the Western Conference sets between the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz, and Minnesota Timberwolves against the Memphis Grizzlies. Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks predictions: Jazz -5It might not feel great laying points with the Jazz on the road here given their disappointing close to the season, but taking Utah -5 is the right play here. He averaged 35.7 points per game in that series and almost single-handedly pushed it to seven games. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies predictions: Timberwolves +6.5We’re on the favorite for Jazz/Mavs, but we’ve got to roll with the underdog here and back the Timberwolves +6.5 against the Grizzlies. The Timberwolves won the most recent matchup by five, and their other victory was by 43 in a game where Morant played.

Devin Booker scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 111-105 on Friday night.

Ja Morant could return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing just more than two weeks with a sore right knee.

The NBA plans to keep its next All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, despite its opposition to Utah’s ban on transgender youth athletes playing on girls teams.

Klay Thompson scored 36 points and the Golden State Warriors erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 111-107.

Watch the NBA on FuboTV (7-day free trial)At one point, the Nets were towards the top of the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is 37-34 on the season, sitting eighth in the conference, which is the second Play-In spot. The Nets are 6.5 games ahead of the Washington Wizards, who are the 11th-place team in the East. What: NBA BasketballWho: Utah Jazz (45-26) vs. Brooklyn Nets (37-34)When: Monday, March 21Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, N.Y.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Bojan Bogdanovic said making a Utah Jazz franchise-record 11 3-pointers wasn't all that complicated. Bogdanovic scored 35 points to help the Jazz defeat the Thunder 116-103 on Sunday night. Bogdanovic's previous career high for made 3s was eight — a total he had reached by the end of the third quarter.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz stayed hot with a 118-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

LeBron James scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 14-point second half deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 106-101 Wednesday night.

For the longest time, I’ve joked that my brother, Ryan, needed his own reality show. No matter where he was, something interesting happened.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Donovan Mitchell had 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Utah Jazz shut down Golden State in a 111-85 victory that snapped the Warriors’ nine-game winning streak.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, Chris Paul had 15 of his a season-high 27 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 115-109 win over the short-handed Utah Jazz.

Two teams towards the top of the Western Conference meet on Monday night in the heat of Arizona, as the league-leading Phoenix Suns look to keep playing like their namesake when they take on the Utah Jazz. Watch the NBA on FuboTV (Free trial)The Jazz have not been nearly as good as the Suns have been. This will be the first game of a home-and-home between the two teams, as the Jazz will be hosting the Suns in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. What: NBA BasketballWho: Utah Jazz (29-16) vs. Phoenix Suns (35-9)When: Monday, January 24Time: 9:00 p.m. ETWhere: Footprint Center (Phoenix, Ariz.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (Free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Nikola Jokic scored 34 points, including four free throws in the closing seconds, and the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-111.

Jordan Poole scored 20 points to lead a balanced Golden State scoring attack, and the Warriors held off a late Utah rally to beat the Jazz 94-92.

Rudy Gobert scored 24 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked four shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 111-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

As their West Coast trip continues, the Detroit Pistons are feeling good following a hard-fought win on Wednesday night, and look to go back-to-back when they take on the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Unlike their start against the Golden State Warriors, the Detroit Pistons jumped out to a lead in the opening quarter against the Sacremento Kings. However, the Pistons roared back in the second half, forcing the game to be decided in the closing minutes. One of those losses came in Detroit, when the Pistons took down the Jazz, 126-116. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (11-33) vs. Utah Jazz (29-16)When: Friday, January 21Time: 9:00 p.m.

LeBron James scored 25 points and Stanley Johnson had 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-95 win over the Utah Jazz.

On Monday night, one of the top teams in the NBA’s Western Conference looks to find their winning ways that they had seen earlier on this season, as the Utah Jazz head to Cali for a clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to their recent slip-up, Los Angeles had won five-straight to help get them back into the playoff conversation. This of the first of three meetings between the two teams this season, with the next matchup coming in L.A. next month. What: NBA BasketballWho: Utah Jazz (28-14) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (21-21)When: Monday, January 17Time: 10:30 p.m. ETWhere: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (Free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has had surgery to repair a core injury that has been causing him abdominal pain.

The Pistons kept it a ball game in the first 18-24 minutes of Tuesday’s game. They got off to a solid start going on an 11-5 run before the Bulls readjusted. On Tuesday, the travel and mental energy exerted the night before caught up to them. So learning to play through the mental fog that inevitably creeps up during the 82-game season is something they will focus on. “Used a lot of energy, a lot of mental energy.

Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the third quarter to help the Detroit Pistons erase a 22-point deficit and beat the Utah Jazz 126-116 on Monday night.

Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the third quarter to help the Detroit Pistons erase a 22-point deficit and beat the Utah Jazz 126-116 on Monday night.

They hit a season-high 19 three-pointers to down the Utah Jazz 126-116 and pick up their second-straight win. The Pistons had a big boost from rookie guard Cade Cunningham, who had a hot hand in the third quarter. The 20-year-old knocked down a three-pointer to close the second quarter, which jumpstarted his blazing hot offense in the third. The Jazz scored seven unanswered points before Isaiah Stewart sank a hook shot over the outstretched arms of Whiteside. But they generated some offensive power and forced three turnovers to outscore the Jazz 27-26 in the second quarter and end it on a 16-7 run.

Another win for the Detroit Pistons against the team currently in last place in the NBA, which now sees that them try to follow that up with a meeting with a team hoping for a deep playoff run in the spring, the Utah Jazz. The Pistons saw a solid start to their second meeting of the season with the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, leading 52-45 at halftime. They now get the Utah Jazz, who are trying to keep up with the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors at the top of the Western Conference. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Utah Jazz (28-12) vs. Detroit Pistons (8-30)When: Monday, January 10Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

The first time that Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA didn’t even have health and safety protocols.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored a season-high 36 points and the Utah Jazz stretched their road winning streak to 10 games by beating the Denver Nuggets 115-109.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and the Utah Jazz beat the COVID-19-depleted Dallas Mavericks 120-116.

Even some of the healthiest and most highly vaccinated communities in the country are being ravaged by the new variant.

The Warriors will provide FTX brand presence throughout Chase Center, the Warriors G League and NBA 2K team, and digital floor ads during RSN games.

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly signing forward Kelly Olynyk to a three-year deal, according to ESPN.

A record 121 NBA and WNBA players are featured on national team rosters in the 2021 Olympic Games, according to a league press release.

The Suns were the second-best team in the NBA during the regular season with a 51-21 record. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Clippers are making their first appearance in the conference finals. This is only the second time the two teams have met in the playoffs, as Phoenix beat the Clippers in round two back in 2006. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (2) Phoenix SunsWhen: Sunday, June 20Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Suns ArenaChannel: ABCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

The Los Angeles Clippers are the kings of the NBA's playoff comeback.

Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell were in Utah’s starting lineup for Game 6 on Friday night, with the Jazz facing elimination in the second-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially out for Friday night’s Game 6 of the Western Conference second-round series against the Utah Jazz, but coach Tyronn Lue did not have any update on if it will be longer.

Paul George scored 37 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-111 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points — the second straight game they have both had over 30 points — and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 118-104 in Game 4 Monday night to even their Western Conference second-round series at two games apiece.

After the top-seeded Utah Jazz took the first two games of their second round series on their home court, the series heads to Los Angeles where the Clippers are desperately looking for a way to get back in the series. Though the Jazz are up 2-0, the Clippers did not make it easy on the NBA’s best team during the regular season. Mitchell ended up leading the floor with an outstanding 45 points, the only Utah player to score over 20 in game one. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)In game two, the Jazz started on time, and despite a surge in the third quarter from the Clippers, Utah held on for a 117-111 win. What: NBA Western Conference SemifinalsWho: (1) Utah Jazz vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers (Jazz lead 2-0)When: Saturday, June 12Time: 8:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in familiar territory — down 2-0 in their second straight playoff series and seeing one player outplay their two superstars.

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points and the Utah Jazz forced nine straight misses down the stretch to outlast the Los Angeles Clippers 117-111 and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Clarkson teamed up with a local wrap shop to restore the truck — and even got it detailed.

Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 112-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second round of the playoffs, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-110 on Wednesday night in Game 5.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, and the top-seeded Utah Jazz grabbed a 3-1 lead by holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 120-113.

Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the top-seeded Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

The Utah Jazz player died in the hospital after crashing his bicycle in Summit County Utah.

Of all the first round matchups in this year’s NBA Playoffs, many thought the series between the top-ranked Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies was going to be fairly lopsided. Led by Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks, who led the floor with 31 points, the Grizzlies were able to take game one from the Jazz, 112-109. Memphis was able to secure the win thanks to outscoring Utah 35-29 in the fourth quarter. It certainly was a team effort for the Jazz, as seven players put up 10+ points in the win. What: NBA Western Conference PlayoffsWho: (1) Utah Jazz vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies (Series tied 1-1)When: Saturday, May 29Time: 9:30 p.m.

The New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz all say they have banned fans after incidents in their respective arenas.

Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in his much-anticipated return from a sprained ankle and the Utah Jazz overcame Ja Morant’s franchise-record 47 points in a 141-129 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Philly certainly started on the right foot, taking game one of their best-of-seven series against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, winning by a final score of 125-118. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)It was not a cake walk for the Sixers by any stretch. The Wizards held a 28-27 lead by the end of the first quarter, and took the lead into halftime. What: NBA Eastern Conference PlayoffsWho: (8) Washington Wizards vs. (1) Philadelphia 76ers (Sixers lead 1-0)When: Wednesday, May 26Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, the only player to come off the bench and score 40 points in a game this season, was announced Monday as the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.

Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant led the way as the Grizzlies stole Game 1 in Utah 48 hours after securing their spot in the playoffs via the play-in.

Dillon Brooks had 31 points and seven rebounds and the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies beat the top-seeded Utah Jazz 112-109 in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.

Denver’s Nikola Jokic finished ninth in the MVP voting last season.

The play-in field isn’t quite set.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 109-93.

The NBA’s 3-point dependence is stronger than ever.

Devin Booker scored 31 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and the Phoenix Suns pulled into a tie for the top spot in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 121-100 on Friday night.

D’Angelo Russell had a season-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 105-104.

"This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA," Wade said.

NBA legend Dwyane Wade buys ownership stake in Utah Jazz

Here are some takeaways from the game:Plumlee’s first-half heroics keep Detroit in the game: The Pistons started off slowly, just like they had on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. For much of the first half though, center Mason Plumlee did what he could to help keep them in the game. Much of the damage came in the third and the fourth quarters, though, as the Pistons bench pressured the Jazz. The Pistons limited the Jazz to 39 percent overall and 30 percent from long range in the second half. Griffin ended the night with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 117-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant scored 27 points to lead Detroit and Josh Jackson added 22. The Pistons trailed by as many as 28 points in the first half before rallying late in the fourth quarter. The Jazz then scored on seven straight possessions to extend their lead to 69-41 later in the quarter. … The Pistons outscored the Jazz 20-8 in second-chance points and 22-10 in Fastbreak points.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 117-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant scored 27 points to lead Detroit and Josh Jackson added 22. Utah shot 54% from the field in the same stretch. The Jazz then scored on seven straight possessions to extend their lead to 69-41 later in the quarter. … The Pistons outscored the Jazz 20-8 in second-chance points and 22-10 in Fastbreak points.

Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 28 points in a decisive first quarter, and the Utah Jazz held on for a 96-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The Jazz went on a 17-0 run later in the first, pushing their lead to 20 before the quarter was over. Jerami Grant scored 28 points for the Pistons, who cut the deficit to six late in the third quarter. Detroit trailed by 15 after the first quarter, and it ultimately didn’t matter that the Pistons outscored the Jazz the rest of the way. … Detroit went 18 of 21 (85.7%) on free throws, setting a franchise record with its fifth straight game shooting at least 85.0%.

Subscribe to CNBC Pro to read the full Q&A with Qualtrics CEO and new Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith. Ryan Smith, the new owner of the Utah Jazz, says he's still not sure what type of owner he's going to be, but he already knows his focus will be on enhancing fan and player experiences. Before his purchase of the Jazz, Smith said he explored buying several NBA franchises, including the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chatter among sports bankers familiar with that process suggest Timberwolves owner Glenn Taylor is considering keeping the team for now. "There are a couple of minority pieces that are still out there," Smith said of smaller NBA team ownership stakes.

Ryan Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Qualtrics peaks on stage during the 2015 Web Summit on in Dublin, Ireland. Those are the early labels people who know him are using to describe pending National Basketball Association owner Ryan Smith. The co-founder of tech company Qualtrics agreed to purchase the NBA's Utah Jazz, the team announced on Wednesday in a surprise move. Our family remains invested in the success of the Utah Jazz and these businesses, and we will retain a minority interest." "The Miller family has had an unbelievable impact on countless people through the Utah Jazz and the other organizations they run," said Smith in a statement.

Of that number, at least seven NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the NBA, including Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant and three of his teammates. Doctors and patients are expressing concern that NBA players and celebrities are getting preferred access to tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus while the general public and people with symptoms have to wait. Many doctors are left wondering how the NBA is getting access to so many COVID-19 tests when they don't have access themselves. The Commissioner says when Rudy Gobert first tested positive, the Jazz did not ask to be tested. NBA Players Association Executive Director Michelle Roberts unapologetically says this isn't an NBA problem but a government problem.

Two NBA players on the Utah Jazz Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive for coronavirus, and the league on Wednesday suspended operations. Some questions the NBA is confronting:What are the Jazz and teams the Jazz have played recently doing? What can other players and teams do during the hiatus? Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said the league told teams they could still hold practice and treat players for injuries. Some teams are also scheduled to meet with players for updates, and other teams have told employees they can work from home.

(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Wednesday it was suspending the season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus. The test result was reported shortly before the Jazz were due to play the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The league said the affected player, reportedly Jazz center Rudy Gobert, was not in the arena. The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonights schedule of games until further notice, the league said. This cant be true, he told ESPN as his team played the Denver Nuggets.

The NBA suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus, the league announced in a statement Wednesday. The test result was reported before the cancellation of Wednesday night's game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic," the statement said. The Jazz did not identify Gobert in its statement but said the player was in the care of Oklahoma City health officials. The game between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets was underway when the league said the season would be suspended.

The National Basketball Association on Wednesday night suspended its season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the new coronavirus. The NBA said it learned the unidentified Utah player tested positive shortly before the Oklahoma City Thunder was set to host the Jazz on Wednesday. The NBA said that the Jazz player who tested positive for the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was not in the arena. The NBA's statement did not reveal whether Gobert or Mudiay tested positive for coronavirus, nor did it identify any other player. "One of the referees assigned to work in the game also worked a Utah Jazz game earlier this week," the league said.

FILE PHOTO: An NBA logo is seen on the facade of its flagship store at the Wangfujing shopping street in Beijing, China October 8, 2019. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association said on Wednesday that it was suspending the season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonights schedule of games until further notice, the league said. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.

Justin Wright-Foreman and Miye Oni each had 14 points for the Jazz (1-0). Oklahoma city (0-1) was led by 20 points from Hamidou Diallo and 11 points and 12 rebounds from Kevin Hervey. DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell added 15 points. Isaiah Roby added 14 points and seven rebounds and Cameron Payne had 10 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Kavell Bigby-Williams added 14 points and 14 rebounds and Zylan Cheatham had 10 points and 11 boards.

Tonight is Kobe Bryant's final game as a professional basketball player. He and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center. To discuss Kobe's place in NBA history and the hype leading up to this final game, CBS Sports' Brent Stover joins CBSN.