SALT LAKE CITY — With Donovan Mitchell’s Adidas D.O.N. Issue #1 sneakers flying off the shelves and Jazz jerseys being sported religiously on the streets of Utah; local fans are thirsty for some NBA basketball.
There’s no denying the buzz around town with the additions of Bojan Bogdanovic, Mike Conley, Jeff Green, Ed Davis and Emmanuel Mudiay — plus rookies Miye Oni, Justin Wright-Foreman and Jarrell Brantley.
But there’s also some growing national interest.
On Monday afternoon, that excitement has only intensified with the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule.
Here are some notable highlights and games to watch for the 2019-20 season:
PRESEASON: After three consecutive playoff seasons for the first time since 2009-10, the Jazz will kick off the preseason with three home games in Vivint Arena and two on the road.