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Utah Jazz's Three Biggest Threats to Sign Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz's most pressing free agent situation headed into this offseason centers around what's to come for restricted free agent center Walker Kessler.

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Which players do the Utah Jazz select in pre-lottery mock drafts?

For the fourth straight season, the NBA lottery has become a second Christmas for Utah Jazz fans, one that could possibly decide the fate of the franchise for years to come.

Kevin Durant News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 28

Utah Jazz Are Near-Impossible Spot for Kevin Durant Amid Trade Buzz

The Utah Jazz, with an executive like Danny Ainge in the front office, can't be counted out of really any trade rumor around the league given his extensive history in the league.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / April 28

A Coin Flip Controlled the Jazz’s Lottery Destiny

Does a coin toss determine whether the Utah Jazz keep their pick this season? The answer is somewhat complicated. Although people call it a “coin flip,” the NBA uses a machine similar to the lottery system.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz

The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / April 28

Utah Jazz NBA Draft wishlist: best fits, least fit-inducing prospects

The NBA Draft class of 2026 appears to be absolutely nothing like the 2024 draft class, and for that, we give thanks to the basketball gods. Tangible star power that bleeds beyond the top pick has forced nearly a third of the good citizens of the league to sabotage this year’s crop for the prospects of a more plentiful harvest in the future.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Kevin Durant News / SLC Dunk / April 28

NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant a trade possibility for the Utah Jazz?

According to Michael Pina, the Utah Jazz would be one of many teams that would have a varying degree of interest in Kevin Durant if he becomes available.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27

Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane is no longer a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. But playing in front of former teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr., Bane was the star in a "grit-n-grind" style game, complete with bleeding arms.

Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game

Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4

Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off playoff upset

NBA cites seven missed calls in final minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors

Heat's big changes won't include Pat Riley or Bam Adebayo

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 27

Utah Jazz Exec Touts Lauri Markkanen as 'One-of-One' in Key Area

While it was another season for Lauri Markkanen with the Utah Jazz in which he may not have played in the capacity that either he or fans would've hoped for, it was a campaign that might've come together as one of his best yet in terms of his raw production in the pros.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 27

Ranking the Likelihood of Four Utah Jazz Players Getting Extensions

Headed into the 2026 NBA offseason, the Utah Jazz will have four players on the roster who become officially eligible for an extension. That allows for the Jazz to have the door opened to hash out a new deal for some intriguing rotational pieces, both young and veteran, to ensure they're in the mix for a long time.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 27

Utah Jazz Exec Weighs In on Ace Bailey's Rookie Campaign

In the midst of a second-straight 60-loss season, the Utah Jazz had a few factors that shined throughout the year to make their 82-game slate able to be

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 27

Latest on Walker Kessler and Utah Jazz in Free Agency

Of the biggest free agent situations the Utah Jazz have on their hands headed into this offseason, none are more important than locking up Walker Kessler on a long-term deal.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 27

Jazz Mock Draft: Projecting Utah's First Round Pick Pre-Lottery

Less than two weeks sit between now and when the Utah Jazz officially see where their first-round selection will end up in what's slated to be a loaded 2026 draft class following a season where some ugly losses piled up throughout.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 26

What Darryn Peterson's Fit With the Utah Jazz Could Look Like

Headed into the weekend, it would be revealed that Kansas guard and projected top NBA draft pick Darryn Peterson is officially declaring for the 2026 draft; a decision to be expected for a few months now, now cements his status among the several top-tier names to be a part of this incoming class.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 26

Three Utah Jazz Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

The Utah Jazz are entering a pivotal offseason in the coming months as they approach next season set up to be a vastly different year from the past four losing campaigns.

Joe Ingles News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 25

Utah Jazz Fan Favorite Nearing End of His NBA Career

It looks like the end of the road is near for former Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles, at least when it comes to his time in the NBA. According to Olgun Uluc of ESPN Australia, Ingles is planning to join Melbourne United for the 2026-27 NBL season following the conclusion of this year's NBA postseason.