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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Collin Sexton, Warriors
Darryn Peterson scored 18 points against the Spurs. When the game needed deciding, though, the Jazz rookie was watching. Will Hardy pulled the No. 2 overall pick with 2:05 left in regulation and didn’t bring him back for overtime in Wednesday’s 117-111 loss.
Darryn Peterson News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 29
Why Utah Jazz Controversially Benched Darryn Peterson in OT vs. Spurs
The Utah Jazz came up short to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a narrow overtime loss, 111-117. And it was in the final moments of that loss for the Jazz that one particular name wasn't on the floor for Utah–– and that was their second-overall pick Darryn Peterson.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 29
Jazz Youngsters Can’t Hold On Versus The Spurs 
Without Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkic, I sat down to watch this game out of necessity rather than anticipation. Victor Wembanyama has mastered the art of beating up on teams that cannot match up physically, and I don’t think a center rotation of Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba was striking much fear into his heart.
Jazz Around the Web
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 29
What We Learned From Utah Jazz's Encouraging OT Loss to Spurs
The Utah Jazz have now dropped to a 1-4 record to start their 2026-27 campaign after a 111-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on their home floor in the Delta Center.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Final Injury Report for Spurs-Jazz: Will Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr. Play?
The Utah Jazz are at home Wednesday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. Utah enters Wednesday’s game with a 1-3 record after losing at home to the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night.
Mo Bamba News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 28
Utah Jazz Have No Choice But to Give Mo Bamba More Minutes
At the tail-end of this past offseason, the Utah Jazz added Mo Bamba onto the back-end of their roster as a deeper depth piece to have within their frontcourt.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 28
Let’s Overreact to the First Week of Utah Jazz Basketball
When we’re this early into the NBA season there is a tendency to over-analyze or overrate particular portions of the game. The Utah Jazz, even after the
Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Is Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen playing vs. Spurs after injury scare?
The Utah Jazz have started the season 1-3, and there is still room to grow for the young team. They have another game coming up, this time against the San Antonio Spurs, but they may be without one of their key players.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 28
3 Utah Jazz Players Who Must Step Up Without Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Utah Jazz are going to be without one of their All-Star forwards for the next several weeks, as Jackson Jr. has suffered a torn MCL in his right knee that will sideline him until at least December.
Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / October 27
Jazz star Jaren Jackson out at least 6 weeks with torn MCL
Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team said Tuesday. Jackson's injury is reportedly not expected to require surgery, with multiple reports pegging his recovery timeline at six to eight weeks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Jazz's two big trades look rough after injury news
The Utah Jazz made it clear they were ending their four-year rebuild last season when they made a blockbuster deal for Jaren Jackson, Jr. But a brutal start to the 2026-27 season could mean another year of misery for the long-suffering Jazz.
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Jazz lose Jaren Jackson Jr. for 6-8 weeks with torn MCL
The Jazz are still trying to get a sustained look at Jaren Jackson Jr. alongside Lauri Markkanen. Another knee injury will put that plan on hold. Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Jaren Jackson Jr. To Miss 6-8 Weeks Due To Torn MCL
Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and is expected to miss approximately six-to-eight weeks of action, sources tell Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link).
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 27
Jazz hit with nightmare injury news as Jaren Jackson Jr. faces 6-8 week absence
Utah had built a strong backcourt that consisted of Lauri Markkanen and Jackson to pair with an excellent young core in Ace Bailey, Keyonte George and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson.
Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Jazz’s Markkanen (Wrist), Jackson (Knee) Undergoing MRIs
A pair of Jazz frontcourt stars are undergoing MRIs after exiting Monday’s loss to Memphis due to injuries, writes John Coon of The Associated Press. Forward Lauri Markkanen injured his right wrist roughly six minutes into the first quarter as he attempted to run around a screen set by teammate Jaren Jackson Jr.
Utah Jazz News / EssentiallySports / October 27
ESPN Breaks Silence on Pat McAfee’s Decision to Never Return to Utah After 'Uncomfortable' GameDay Experience
Pat McAfee’s trip to Salt Lake City turned hostile after the University of Utah published an official video of students mocking him as “creepy.” The former NFL punter unloaded on his Monday show over the incident, declaring he hopes to never return to the campus.
Ace Bailey News / The Lead / October 26
Ace Bailey Is Reminding Everyone Why He Was the 5th Pick
“Do not go gentle into that good night.” Dylan Thomas wrote these words in his 1951 poem. These words perfectly encompass Ace Bailey’s preseason strides.
Enes Kanter reveals why parents should never let their daughters date NBA players
Enes Kanter Freedom has made a striking claim about the NBA’s off-court culture, warning parents against letting their daughters date professional athletes after alleging that more than 95 per cent of NBA players cheat.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / October 26
Lakers' Luka Doncic nets unprecedented statistical performance vs. Jazz
No stranger to putting together monster performances and making history, Luka Doncic did it again on Sunday.
Kobe Bufkin News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Jazz add former lottery pick
Kobe Bufkin hasn’t had much of a chance to get comfortable in the NBA. The Jazz will give him another shot. Utah has officially signed the former lottery pick to a two-way contract, the team announced.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Jazz HC Will Hardy reveals why it’s a ‘joy’ to coach Ace Bailey
Ace Bailey is still searching for his place in a crowded Utah Jazz rotation, but head coach Will Hardy has no complaints about what the second-year forward brings every day.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22
Underwhelming Jazz look to bounce back against Pelicans
Taking a step forward this season might be more complicated for the Utah Jazz than expected. Questions already surround the Jazz entering their Friday home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans following an ugly loss in the season opener.
Jusuf Nurkic News / The Lead / October 19
Can the Utah Jazz Survive Without Jusuf Nurkic?
The Utah Jazz face a mountain-sized problem. Center Jusuf Nurkic sustained a toe injury in the preseason, sidelining him for four weeks. Since the Injury happened on Oct.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
NBA GMs, experts agree Jazz will be among top three most-improved teams
The Jazz are finally ready to compete with a solid youthful core.
Harrison Ingram News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Jazz Convert Harrison Ingram To Two-Way Deal, Cut Two Players
The Jazz have put out a press release announcing that they’ve waived center Jonas Aidoo and guard Tamar Bates. Aidoo had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, while Bates was on a two-way deal.
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