Salt City Hoops has been enhancing Jazz fans' online experience since 2009, when it launched as the Utah Jazz affiliate in the ESPN TrueHoop Network. With nearly 3,000 posts over the past decade and a half, the many writers, editors and contributors who have participated in this labor of love have always aimed to occupy a delightful little niche for fans who want commentary and analysis that is objective, smart, fun and well informed.
Salt City Hoops is at its best when it is giving people a place to develop their voice and explore a passion for taking part in the online basketball conversation. Several of the site's alumni have gone on to have careers in sports media and related fields — including as beat writers, freelancers and even working for professional sports franchises.
Interested in writing for Salt City Hoops?
We're always looking for more people who are interested in an opportunity to develop their voice and connect with the online Jazz community. Whether you're an aspiring writer or someone just looking to explore a hobby around creating content, reach out to Dan via the contact page and let's discuss your goals and ideas.
The voices of Salt City Hoops
The site was originally founded by Spencer Hall as part of the TrueHoop Network's original launch. Spencer covered the NBA, Team USA and the NBA’s developmental league. While serving as the site’s editor, Spencer contributed regularly to the NBA coverage on ESPN.com, hosted post-game chats for the Salt Lake Tribune and anchored a weekly radio show on the Jazz’s flagship station.
Spencer handed the torch to the talented and ever-hustling Andy Larsen in 2013. Andy was elemental in building the site, staff and brand of Salt City Hoops, and ultimately used the experience to springboard a successful sports writing career. Andy is currently the Jazz beat writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, and has also hosted weekly radio shows and written at other outlets.
Dan Clayton has been writing and editing for Salt City Hoops since 2013, and took over as Managing Editor in 2018. Dan was already a veteran of the Jazz press corps before his first Salt City Hoops byline. He has covered the Jazz since the 2003-04 for a number of outlets, including providing on-air commentary for the team’s Spanish radio broadcasts.
In all, more than 60 writers have been featured at this site since its inception in 2009. Many of them still contribute to the site from time to time. Those listed below are the most active at present.
