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Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Provides Update on Shoulder Injury

To start off the Utah Jazz's preseason first three preseason games, fourth-year big man Walker Kessler has been stuck on the sidelines with a nagging shoulder injury.

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Ace Bailey News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Ace Bailey Took Just 28 Dribbles To Get 29 Shots With An Amazing Percentage

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has been among the more intriguing figures from this year’s draft. Widely touted as one of the most talented players in his class, the No.

Ace Bailey News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Troubling news surfaces about Ace Bailey

19-year-old Ace Bailey is apparently not a picture of health right now. The Utah Jazz rookie Bailey is currently dealing with tendinitis in both of his knees.

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Utah Jazz News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Checking In on the NBA's Top 3 Trade Targets From the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz will be an NBA team to keep an eye on this season. Not because the Jazz are gong to make a run in the Western Conference, but because their status as a rebuilding squad with some valuable veterans could create a scenario where a fire sale happens in Utah.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / October 14

What Are the Utah Jazz Going to Do With Walker Kessler?

What exactly are the Utah Jazz planning to do with Walker Kessler’s contract extension? Not long ago, he looked like a core piece in Salt Lake City — a young center who could protect the rim, rebound in traffic, and give the team a steady defensive identity.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 14

Utah Jazz's Will Hardy Really Pleased With Walt Clayton Jr.

The biggest difference-maker among this year's Utah Jazz rookie class is none other than fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey, who's already made his presence felt in a major way during his first three preseason exhibition showings.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 14

NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Thunder, Buddy Boeheim, Nets

The Jazz are taking no chances with rookie forward Ace Bailey, who’s dealing with tendonitis in both knees. Head coach Will Hardy told reporters the issue isn’t serious, adding that Bailey was pulled from Monday’s preseason game as a precaution.

Ace Bailey News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Is Ace Bailey's Injury Setback Common in the NBA?

Ace Bailey has made the Utah Jazz look like geniuses for selecting him fifth overall so far. Many NBA fans are accusing analysts of overthinking the former Rutgers forward’s value, as mock drafts started sliding him down the board throughout a strange pre-draft process.

Taylor Hendricks News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 14

Utah Jazz's Taylor Hendricks Opens Up on Return From Injury

The Utah Jazz have gotten the motions of preseason underway with now three exhibition games under their belt, all of which have offered a look at Taylor Hendricks back on the floor for the first time in almost a full calendar year since his devastating leg injury of last season.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 13

Mavericks vs. Jazz Player Grades: A surprise top grade

The Jazz are winless through three preseason games. That’s not much of a surprise. But the person with the best grade in tonight’s game sure is. (Note on Grading Scale) All performances are relative.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 13

Ace Bailey Exits Game With Injury in Jazz vs. Mavericks

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey's night vs. the Dallas Mavericks in preseason has been cut short due to injury. According to a team announcement, Bailey will not return vs.

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Utah Jazz’s Will Hardy Speaks Candidly on Developing Ace Bailey

The Utah Jazz have the daunting task over the course of the next few seasons of developing fifth-overall pick from this summer, Ace Bailey, to the best possible product he can be.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 13

Utah Jazz Will Be Tested on Lauri Markkanen Trade Stance

The Utah Jazz are no stranger to trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen, who's been the subject of lingering trade chatter as one of the most talked-about candidates for a blockbuster deal across the past two seasons.

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Utah Jazz's Will Hardy Gives Honest Take on Taylor Hendricks’ Return

In the beginning motions of the Utah Jazz's preseason and training camp action, third-year forward Taylor Hendricks is finally getting back into the mix after a full season and summer of recovery from his leg injury last October, suiting up for both of their preseason games for his first live-game action in just under a full calendar year.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 13