About Jody Genessy

Jody Genessy is the Utah Jazz beat writer for the Deseret News. To answer some of your questions: 1) Yes, he travels everywhere the Jazz do. 2) No, he doesn't fly on the team charter. 3) No, he can't sneak you into the game, let you take notes for him or get you tickets (sorry, Mom). 4) Yes, he realizes that other people out there have to work for a living so he's a lucky dude. 5) Yes, he usually answers questions in the third person.

Knee injury ends Josh Howard’s season

By Jody Genessy, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 4:13 pm MST

Josh Howard is done for the season. The Utah Jazz small forward has a chip in the lateral femoral cartilage in his left knee that will require surgery to repair in order to prevent further damage. Howard’s knee experienced recent … Continue reading»

One game Coach Corbin wouldn’t play

By Jody Genessy, Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 12:43 pm MST

Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin took exception to outsiders who speculated that he might play certain players just to increase their tradability. “I play guys for us to win. That’s what I’ve been doing all year. That’s what I’ll continue to … Continue reading»

Another All-Star Weekend event for Al Jefferson?

By Jody Genessy, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 5:42 pm MST

While going through my voice recorder, I found a fun exchange with Earl Watson after Al Jefferson’s big game and first career 3-pointer Monday night: Watson: “I’ve been telling you since last week, Jody, I’m his new agent and … Continue reading»

Raja Bell has an old knee

By Jody Genessy, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 1:55 pm MST

Results from the magnetic resonance imaging test taken on Raja Bell’s left knee Monday showed that, well, he has the knee of a guy who’s been in the NBA for 12 seasons. The 35-year-old Bell said his left knee felt … Continue reading»

Tinsley tossing dimes at teammates again

By Jody Genessy, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 11:54 pm MST

When backup point guard Jamaal Tinsley entered Saturday night’s game, two Bulls fans sitting next to press row at the United Center couldn’t believe it. “Has he been with the Jazz the whole season?” one fan asked. Yes, indeed. Ever … Continue reading»

Coach Corbin talks about Bell returning and his Howard/Hayward decision

By Jody Genessy, Monday, March 5, 2012 at 10:23 am MST

Here’s what Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin had to say about Raja Bell returning and about his decision to keep Josh Howard in the starting lineup while sending Gordon Hayward to the bench with the second unit (click here for the … Continue reading»

Emptying the notebook after Jazz beat Heat

By Jody Genessy, Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1:57 pm MST

Leftover quotes from the Jazz’s thrilling 99-98 win over the Heat: • Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin on what the Jazz took from the win: “What we have to take carrying forward is (knowing) what we have to do and how … Continue reading»

Oh, the dunk drama!

By Jody Genessy, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 4:31 pm MST

Jeremy Evans will be honored by the Jazz and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert before tipoff tonight. Heck, maybe Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin will get in the celebration mood and actually let him play, too. “The eyes will be on him … Continue reading»

Video: Jazz roundtable on SportsBeat Sunday

By Jody Genessy, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:35 am MST

KSL-TV sports broadcaster extraordinaire Tom Kirkland invited the three Utah Jazz beat writers from the Deseret News, the Trib and the Examiner to participate in a roundtable discussion about all things Jazz. Click here to watch the video that aired … Continue reading»

Karl Malone and Greg Miller finally meet

By Jody Genessy, Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:07 pm MST

Jazz CEO Greg Miller chats with Hall of Famer Karl Malone after the Utah-San Antonio game. Miller approached The Mailman, and the two had a brief conversation before the Jazz boss headed to the locker room. After chatting with fans … Continue reading»