What approaches might the Jazz take to try to improve their defense? Plus, thoughts on the Jazz's use of the SLC Stars, and Ace Bailey's growth.

The Utah Jazz have quickly called up two of their players from the Salt Lake City Stars only a couple of days after assigning them to the G League. According to a team announcement, the Jazz have called up Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr. from the Stars after initially assigning them both earlier in the week.

The OKC Thunder improved to 2-0 in NBA Cup group play with a win over the Utah Jazz on Friday. Here are three takeaways.

No Draymond Green, no problem as Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II lead the Warriors to a relatively easy win over the Jazz.

Lauri Markkanen trade buzz intensifies as Utah Jazz targets Detriot Pistons’ star Ausar Thompson in talks Detroit refuses to entertain.

The Utah Jazz 's quick turnaround on a back-to-back road trip against the Golden State Warriors didn't pan out in their favor, as they'd come up short for what's now their fourth loss in a row, 117-134, and continues the Jazz's gradual fall down the Western Conference standings, now with a 5-12 record on the year.

The Utah Jazz just lost to the Lakers, but that defeat felt a little unfair: missed fouls on Marcus Smart and Maxi Kleber in the final two minutes could’ve swung the game their way.