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The Jazz banned from their arena the fan who got into a verbal altercation with Russell Westbrook earlier this week. What about the fan who repeatedly called Westbrook “boy” during last year's playoffs? Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News: Woodyard: On Friday morning, a source informed the Deseret News that the Jazz have also permanently banned a second fan for degrading and offensive conduct against Westbrook that took place during the 2018 postseason. Continue to Article

March 15, 2019 1:12:pm EST

In an ongoing and concerted effort to change public perception about their fans, the Utah Jazz rectified an ill from Vivint Smart Home Arena past, reportedly banning a spectator who repeatedly referred to Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook as “boy” prior to Game 4 of their first-round playoff series last season. The move comes on the heels of an incident at the Salt Lake City arena during Monday's Jazz-Thunder matchup, which resulted in the permanent ban of another fan for allegedly directing “excessive and derogatory verbal abuse” at Westbrook. Continue to Article

March 15, 2019 12:30:pm EST

Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller is speaking out after a Jazz fan got into a verbal altercation with Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook on Monday. Prior to Thursday's game, Miller read a speech urging fans to treat opposing teams with respect and dignity. Best bracket wins $1M: Enter our Best Bracket Millionaire contest for free now! Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 10:32:pm EST

Jazz fans start GoFundMe campaign, raising money for charity, to help "change the narrative" on Utah after an incident between a Jazz fan and Russell Westbrook on Monday. Just days after a heated incident between Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan, it seems some Utahns are trying to change the narrative on their state. Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 12:27:am EST

The fallout from Monday night's heated exchange between Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan has not worked in the fan's favor, resulting in a lifetime ban for him and a widespread show of support for Westbrook. Accordingly, the fan plans to file a lawsuit against Westbrook, according to KSL TV. The penalty thus far for Westbrook comes in the form of a $25,000 fine from the NBA on Tuesday “for directing profanity and threatening language toward a fan. Continue to Article

March 12, 2019 5:10:pm EST