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On YouTubeUtah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 19
New Details Surface on Darryn Peterson That Jazz Must Be Wary Of
When it comes to the Utah Jazz's number-two pick in this year's NBA draft, there might be no name who's been linked as their most likely selection more than Kansas guard Darryn Peterson; viewed by many as a top-two overall prospect, and the best guard of anyone in this incoming class.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 19
Utah Jazz Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Cap Space
The Utah Jazz are still a few weeks away before the bulk of their offseason work gets underway. Between the draft, free agency, and any other moves to come in between, this offseason could be a busy one to finally get this Jazz roster on the right track for a playoff push come the 2026-27 campaign.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / May 18
Jazz Considered ‘Unlikely’ To Trade Up From No. 2 To No. 1
The Jazz, who hold the No. 2 pick in next month’s draft, have reportedly reached out to the Wizards about the possibility of acquiring the No. 1 overall selection.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
Utah Jazz News / The Lead / May 18
Jazz Writer Chandler Holt Gives Perspective on Utah’s Historic Lottery
After years of hardship and suffering, the Utah Jazz finally struck gold in the NBA Lottery. The date May 10, 2026, the date Utah got the No. 2 pick, should be hung up in the rafters of the Delta Center for time and eternity.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 18
No, the Utah Jazz Aren't Trading Ace Bailey for the First-Overall Pick
After this year's NBA draft lottery unraveled, the Utah Jazz quickly found themselves in a batch of swirling trade rumors linking them with potential interest of moving up to the number one overall pick in a deal with the Washington Wizards, despite slotting in at the second-overall pick themselves.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 18
Three Former Jazz Players With a Shot to Reach NBA Finals
While the Utah Jazz's budding roster is trending up and in the right direction, they're still a few steps away from being able to make their aspired jump into being a premier contender, and being one of the lucky four to find their way to the conference finals stage.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 17
The most Jazz should be willing to trade to get No. 1 pick from Wizards
After years of stockpiling draft capital and developing young talent, Utah Jazz suddenly find themselves within striking distance of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 17
Should the Utah Jazz trade up for the #1 pick? 
Outside of drafting two hall-of-famers in a row in John Stockton and Karl Malone, the Utah Jazz jumping to #2 in the 2026 could be considered the second-best stroke of luck in franchise history.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17
One Player Utah Jazz Must Avoid Reaching for in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz managed to hit big in this year's draft lottery in order to jump up to the second-overall pick, and thus have the chance to secure one of the top prospects in the class.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 17
The Utah Jazz’s BIGGEST Blunder? Reevaluating Utah’s 2019 Offseason
After reigning MVP and the runner-up for MVP in 2019, James Harden and the rest of the Houston Rockets gentlemen-swept the Utah Jazz 4-1 in April of 2019 and beat the Jazz for the second year in a row in the playoffs, the Jazz decided it was time to change it up and “upgrade” the roster.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17
One Utah Jazz Trade That Could Change the Bench Dynamic After Lottery
The Utah Jazz enter this offseason unlikely to make a huge shakeup via trade to their roster (outside of a potential trade to the number-one pick), barring any unforeseen changes.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 16
All Utah Jazz Draft Picks, Swaps & Protections in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
The Utah Jazz head into this year's draft sitting in a pretty phenomenal spot at the second-overall pick–– making for their first time picking at that number two spot in over 40 years.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 16
What It Would Cost Utah Jazz to Trade for No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft
In the weeks leading up to this year's NBA draft, the Utah Jazz have found themselves in the middle of some lingering draft buzz linking them to a potential trade up the board from their number two pick to the top spot at number one.
Ace Bailey News / SLC Dunk / May 16
What does this all mean for Ace Bailey?
The Utah Jazz are entering next season with what is likely going to be a problem, a good problem. The core for the future is looking like the following six players: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 15
Utah Jazz Projected 2026-27 Starting Lineup After NBA Draft Lottery
The Utah Jazz enter this year's NBA draft with a golden opportunity to add yet another young roster cornerstone by landing the second pick in the lottery after building what looks to be a real playoff contender as soon as next season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15
Insiders dump cold water on Jazz trade with Wizards, but there’s a twist
Since the NBA Draft Lottery, teams have let it be known that everything is on the table when it comes to trading their pick. The Washington Wizards don’t seem to mind moving back from the No.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Jazz owner leaves door open for AJ Dybantsa trade-up in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz recently had some good luck in the NBA lottery when they were awarded the number two overall pick, behind only the Washington Wizards, who got number one.
Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / May 14
Jazz Begin Trade Talks To Move Up In Draft And Select AJ Dybantsa With The No. 1 Pick
The Washington Wizards won this year’s NBA draft lottery, but the Utah Jazz weren’t far behind. With the second pick, they will have an enormous pool of young prospects from which to develop their next star.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Smith Entertainment Group announces state-of-the-art performance center for NHL’s Mammoth, NBA’s Jazz
The Utah Mammoth are going to have to find some fresh new digs to prepare for the ice in the near future. On Thursday, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG)
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
AJ Dybantsa may reportedly try to steer his way to one team
AJ Dybantsa may be doing whatever he can to stay home.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Jazz’s Ryan Smith gets brutally honest on process ahead of No. 2 pick
As the Utah Jazz moved up in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the team could be on the precipice of taking a player who will be a foundational piece for the future.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Austin Ainge: Jazz fans have waited a long time for something like this
The Jazz didn’t land No. 1. They still walked away feeling pretty good. Utah jumped to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery after entering the night with the fourth-best odds.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / May 10
Who the Utah Jazz Could Draft with the No. 2 Pick
The 2026 NBA Draft class is set to be one of the strongest in some time, with four top-tier talents near the top that are set to be transformational for NBA teams.
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