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Tony Jones No Longer Covers Utah Jazz

Locke is a Assburger or an Assburgoid if you prefer. This post should be about Tony but Locke keeps being the feature due to his insecurities playing out.

Thanks Tony! Hopefully Locke just started a terrible rumor.
 
Since some know about this, I feel I have to say something. But, yes. I am no longer covering the Jazz on a day-to-day basis, and, yes, I have moved out of the market, as of two weeks ago. I relocated to Philadelphia, where I will cover the 76ers, beginning this season.

A couple of things. I haven't said anything on twitter or other forms of social media yet, because I haven't been given the go ahead by my bosses at The Athletic. So, please don't share this note, especially on twitter or instagram. I will anounce there when given the green light. Secondly, this is very bittersweet for me. I am excited to cover the Sixers, because they will be one of the biggest storyline teams in the league this season. I am excited to move back to Philly, mainly because I will be close to my mother, who is now 71 years old, and other family. But, I am very sad to leave Utah. I legit saw myself living in Salt Lake for the remainder of my life. I loved living here that much.

The Athletic approached me two years ago and asked if I wanted to move to Philly. I said that I would rather stay in Utah. That's why I was given the Denver Nuggets responsibility, along with the Jazz. Utah had simply become a market where readership fluctuated with the success of the team. And once the Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert/Quin Snyder era ended, it also in effect ended a lot of the readership. The Mountain region beat worked, but the Sixers needed a fulltime writer. Last summer, the company asked me again. Once a company asks you something twice, it's probably no longer an ask. So, I agreed. That's also why you saw me covering a bit of the Sixers last season. I was integrating.

Moving to Salt Lake changed my life. I covered high schools, Utah State, Utah football and basketball, and then the Jazz for the last 10 years. I will miss the city, the state, the region. I'll miss the pickup basketball out here. I've already found a few games in Philadelphia. But, most of all, I will miss the fanbase that I wrote for and the players that I covered and forged working relationships with. I'm sad that my days in Utah are over, but I'm so happy that it happened in the first place.

I look forward with still remaining a member of this board, and engaging. I thank you, because you have made me a better reporter. Even through occasional disagreement. So I appreciate that this board keeps it 100 and kept me accountable with my work. Love, peace and blessings to all of you.
 
Tony Jones said:
Since some know about this, I feel I have to say something. But, yes. I am no longer covering the Jazz on a day-to-day basis, and, yes, I have moved out of the market, as of two weeks ago. I relocated to Philadelphia, where I will cover the 76ers, beginning this season.

A couple of things. I haven't said anything on twitter or other forms of social media yet, because I haven't been given the go ahead by my bosses at The Athletic. So, please don't share this note, especially on twitter or instagram. I will anounce there when given the green light. Secondly, this is very bittersweet for me. I am excited to cover the Sixers, because they will be one of the biggest storyline teams in the league this season. I am excited to move back to Philly, mainly because I will be close to my mother, who is now 71 years old, and other family. But, I am very sad to leave Utah. I legit saw myself living in Salt Lake for the remainder of my life. I loved living here that much.

The Athletic approached me two years ago and asked if I wanted to move to Philly. I said that I would rather stay in Utah. That's why I was given the Denver Nuggets responsibility, along with the Jazz. Utah had simply become a market where readership fluctuated with the success of the team. And once the Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert/Quin Snyder era ended, it also in effect ended a lot of the readership. The Mountain region beat worked, but the Sixers needed a fulltime writer. Last summer, the company asked me again. Once a company asks you something twice, it's probably no longer an ask. So, I agreed. That's also why you saw me covering a bit of the Sixers last season. I was integrating.

Moving to Salt Lake changed my life. I covered high schools, Utah State, Utah football and basketball, and then the Jazz for the last 10 years. I will miss the city, the state, the region. I'll miss the pickup basketball out here. I've already found a few games in Philadelphia. But, most of all, I will miss the fanbase that I wrote for and the players that I covered and forged working relationships with. I'm sad that my days in Utah are over, but I'm so happy that it happened in the first place.

I look forward with still remaining a member of this board, and engaging. I thank you, because you have made me a better reporter. Even through occasional disagreement. So I appreciate that this board keeps it 100 and kept me accountable with my work. Love, peace and blessings to all of you.
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Big news breaking from the source on JazzFanz. What a time to be alive and a member of JFC!

Thanks, Tony! I’m glad you’re able to be by your mom and other family. It’s really hard to put a price on something like that. It’s unfortunate that we’re in a situation where interest has faded to a point of making a reporter for the Jazz unsustainable, but more collateral damage of this pathway the franchise has decided was the only way. You’re passionate about your job and work hard and deserve to be in a situation that puts you in a competitive context.

You can take the guy out of Utah but you can’t take Utah out of the guy. Find yourself a stake center with pickup games and you’ll always be home.
 
@Tony Jones best of luck in Philly and wishing you a smooth move out there. I know how hectic and challenging moving can be, so hopefully you get settled quickly. The Philadelphia market is lucky to have you write for their team.

Your opinions and insights are always valued and welcome here. Thanks for taking the time to keep us in the loop.
 
Tony Jones said:
Since some know about this, I feel I have to say something. But, yes. I am no longer covering the Jazz on a day-to-day basis, and, yes, I have moved out of the market, as of two weeks ago. I relocated to Philadelphia, where I will cover the 76ers, beginning this season.

A couple of things. I haven't said anything on twitter or other forms of social media yet, because I haven't been given the go ahead by my bosses at The Athletic. So, please don't share this note, especially on twitter or instagram. I will anounce there when given the green light. Secondly, this is very bittersweet for me. I am excited to cover the Sixers, because they will be one of the biggest storyline teams in the league this season. I am excited to move back to Philly, mainly because I will be close to my mother, who is now 71 years old, and other family. But, I am very sad to leave Utah. I legit saw myself living in Salt Lake for the remainder of my life. I loved living here that much.

The Athletic approached me two years ago and asked if I wanted to move to Philly. I said that I would rather stay in Utah. That's why I was given the Denver Nuggets responsibility, along with the Jazz. Utah had simply become a market where readership fluctuated with the success of the team. And once the Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert/Quin Snyder era ended, it also in effect ended a lot of the readership. The Mountain region beat worked, but the Sixers needed a fulltime writer. Last summer, the company asked me again. Once a company asks you something twice, it's probably no longer an ask. So, I agreed. That's also why you saw me covering a bit of the Sixers last season. I was integrating.

Moving to Salt Lake changed my life. I covered high schools, Utah State, Utah football and basketball, and then the Jazz for the last 10 years. I will miss the city, the state, the region. I'll miss the pickup basketball out here. I've already found a few games in Philadelphia. But, most of all, I will miss the fanbase that I wrote for and the players that I covered and forged working relationships with. I'm sad that my days in Utah are over, but I'm so happy that it happened in the first place.

I look forward with still remaining a member of this board, and engaging. I thank you, because you have made me a better reporter. Even through occasional disagreement. So I appreciate that this board keeps it 100 and kept me accountable with my work. Love, peace and blessings to all of you.
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Thank you Tony! Truly appreciated the time here and on the Pod. Bittersweet for us over here. Very happy you are having the success you are and get to be closer to family. All the best to you and your family.
 
Tony Jones said:
Since some know about this, I feel I have to say something. But, yes. I am no longer covering the Jazz on a day-to-day basis, and, yes, I have moved out of the market, as of two weeks ago. I relocated to Philadelphia, where I will cover the 76ers, beginning this season.

A couple of things. I haven't said anything on twitter or other forms of social media yet, because I haven't been given the go ahead by my bosses at The Athletic. So, please don't share this note, especially on twitter or instagram. I will anounce there when given the green light. Secondly, this is very bittersweet for me. I am excited to cover the Sixers, because they will be one of the biggest storyline teams in the league this season. I am excited to move back to Philly, mainly because I will be close to my mother, who is now 71 years old, and other family. But, I am very sad to leave Utah. I legit saw myself living in Salt Lake for the remainder of my life. I loved living here that much.

The Athletic approached me two years ago and asked if I wanted to move to Philly. I said that I would rather stay in Utah. That's why I was given the Denver Nuggets responsibility, along with the Jazz. Utah had simply become a market where readership fluctuated with the success of the team. And once the Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert/Quin Snyder era ended, it also in effect ended a lot of the readership. The Mountain region beat worked, but the Sixers needed a fulltime writer. Last summer, the company asked me again. Once a company asks you something twice, it's probably no longer an ask. So, I agreed. That's also why you saw me covering a bit of the Sixers last season. I was integrating.

Moving to Salt Lake changed my life. I covered high schools, Utah State, Utah football and basketball, and then the Jazz for the last 10 years. I will miss the city, the state, the region. I'll miss the pickup basketball out here. I've already found a few games in Philadelphia. But, most of all, I will miss the fanbase that I wrote for and the players that I covered and forged working relationships with. I'm sad that my days in Utah are over, but I'm so happy that it happened in the first place.

I look forward with still remaining a member of this board, and engaging. I thank you, because you have made me a better reporter. Even through occasional disagreement. So I appreciate that this board keeps it 100 and kept me accountable with my work. Love, peace and blessings to all of you.
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@Tony Jones I appreciate your sharing your thoughts with us. Most of all, I want to thank you for all of the fantastic reporting you've done and the way you've engaged with fans over the years. I've been a Jazz fan for over 40 years at this point and I've never seen someone that brought the insight, hard work, accessibility, and fun sense of humor that you have. You will be missed by many, and by me especially. You were the reason I subscribed to The Athletic a few years ago when you joined them. You might even get me to follow the Sixers a bit. ;)
 
I enjoyed reading your reporting, Tony. You think you’ll be able to focus on the Sixers? You’re still gonna be hooked on the Jazz.
 
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