NBA fans were caught off guard by recent developments in Utah after a lawmaker introduced a proposal that could allow concealed firearms inside the Delta Center.
According to a report from the Salt Lake Tribune, GOP lawmaker Rep. Candice Pierucci is seeking to permit concealed firearm holders to bring their weapons into Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth home games, as well as concerts and other events held at the Delta Center and similar venues across the state.
“We’re a Second Amendment state,” said Rep. Pierucci via the Salt Lake Tribune. “We have a really robust concealed carry permit… The idea would be that if you’re going to accept state dollars, we should at least have a discussion on if you’re going to prohibit someone’s Second Amendment rights while you’re there.”
While the proposal raised serious concerns, NBA fans still found ways to inject humor into the discussion.
@WestThoneX joked, “Imagine watching a player sell your parlay, and you’re in possession of a firearm.”
Imagine watching a player sell your parlay and you’re in possession of a firearm
— ⚔️ (@WestThroneX) February 3, 2026
@MrBuckBuckNBA referenced a familiar name, adding, “Ja Morant is traded to the Utah Jazz.”
Others weren’t laughing.
@draymottishaw said, “If you feel the need to bring a gun to a basketball game then there’s something wrong with you.”
As it stands, the NBA explicitly bans firearms at all league games. The Delta Center also maintains policies prohibiting weapons of any kind, making Pierucci’s proposal a direct challenge to existing rules.
“One of the rare jersey swaps that don’t look out of place”: NBA fans welcome Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz
While debates about safety dominated headlines, NBA fans also had reason to talk basketball after the Utah Jazz finalized a major trade.
Jaren Jackson Jr. arrived in Utah as part of a four-player deal that also included John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. Memphis received Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, and Georges Niang, along with three first-round picks.
Despite the circumstances surrounding his arrival, NBA fans quickly embraced Jackson.
@biasedpatsfan said, “One of the rare jersey swaps that don’t look out of place.”
@Davidslc2011 added, “Welcome to the Utah Jazz family!! We’re ready for multiple deep playoff runs with you and our guys! Go Jazz.”
Others reflected on his departure from Memphis.
@abris11 said, “Take care of him, please.”
Between off-court controversy and on-court changes, NBA fans found themselves reacting to two very different storylines in Utah — one raising concern, the other bringing optimism for what’s next.
