Billionaire Ryan Smith and his wife Ashley were approved by the NBA Board of Governors on Friday to buy the Utah Jazz. The Smiths bought the team for about $1.66 billion from the Miller family ...

Utah’s most prominent business — the Utah Jazz — is changing hands after 35 years. Gail Miller and the Miller family announced plans Wednesday to sell a majority share to Ryan Smith, co ...

Meet Ryan Smith, a 42-year-old Utah native, and new owner of the Utah Jazz. He purchased the Jazz from the the Miller family, who had owned the team since 1985.

Months before he agreed to purchase the Utah Jazz for $1.66 billion, Ryan Smith, who was formally approved as owner by the NBA's board of governors Friday, said he was "really close" to making a ...

Jazz owner Ryan Smith had a lot to say about the possibility of bringing an NHL team to Utah, on the Jazz's next local TV deal, and more on a Canadian sports podcast.

Ryan Smith grew up rooting for the Utah Jazz. He played Junior Jazz basketball as a child. He dreamed of one day suiting up for his hometown team as a pro. “That part didn’t work out,” Smith ...

“Ryan Smith went to the Utah Jazz and said, I’ll pay you what it costs to put a patch on the jersey but let’s raise awareness for cancer not for what Qualtrics,” said Betts.

SALT LAKE CITY — Ryan Smith, Qualtrics CEO and co-founder and the soon-to-be Utah Jazz owner, was blunt in his first remarks after the announcement he would be taking over the team.

Those who know new Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith believe he'll be one of the most influential owners the NBA has ever seen. Those close to Ryan Smith think new owner will make the Utah Jazz 'feel ...

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith spoke about the potential sale of the team. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports By all accounts, the NHL, Smith and current Coyotes owner, Alex Meruelo, have been working to ...

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith walks on the court after the Utah Jazz lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final home game of the season at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 11 ...

Why Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is hellbent on bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake City Smith’s passion for basketball is well-documented. He’s a lifelong fan who is present with a courtside seat ...