According to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune the Utah Jazz are parting ways with the Louisville based pizza chain that has been embroiled in controversy as a result of their Founder John Schnatter using the n-word during a company conference call. Sources had told the Salt Lake Tribune that Papa John’s had been alerted earlier in the week of Utah’s intention to end the partnership.
The Utah Jazz have notified Papa John’s Pizza of their intent to end their relationship with the company, The Salt Lake Tribune learned Thursday.
According to NBA sources, the Jazz informed Papa John’s of their decision earlier in the week.