Yes, the regular season technically begins on Oct. 17, but the real challenges of the season begin Oct. 19, when the NBA champions come to town for an 8:30 contest televised on ESPN. While new acquisition DeMarcus Cousins won’t be available, as he is still recovering from Achilles surgery, the rest of the star-studded Warriors will be looking to avenge last season’s two losses by a combined 70 points in SLC. Besides Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant in Utah, the game will also mark a return for former Jazzman Jonas Jerebko.
Gordon Hayward’s long anticipated return to Salt Lake City.