Dwyane Wade, a part-owner of the Utah Jazz, recently expressed excitement over his business partner Ryan Smith’s $1.2 billion acquisition of an NHL team in Utah. Smith, who previously purchased the Utah Jazz and other sports teams in the city, has been praised for his investment in Utah’s sports landscape.
Rudy Gobert, a renowned defensive player, has voiced his disappointment after being excluded from the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) finalist list. Despite impressive statistics and a dominant presence on the court, including three Blocks Champion titles and four All-Defensive Team selections, Gobert was not recognized as a contender for the prestigious award.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith has revealed plans to involve fans in the naming process for the state’s new NHL team. The team’s name will be determined through a bracket-style vote, with Qualtrics and Doubleday & Cartwright assisting with the data collection. A fan event will be held at the Delta Center on Wednesday to introduce the team’s players, staff, and front office.
