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Utah Jazz Guard Declares Himself Best Defender on Team

During the Utah Jazz's final preseason game of four against the Portland Trail Blazers, the night was an impressive one for two-way guard Elijah Harkless.

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Utah Jazz Notes: All the latest news and rumors

Things have quieted down a little bit in Jazzland as the Jazz are preparing for the regular season opener. Nevertheless, some moves were made as contract deadlines were hit, and there were a few notes of interest.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 18

Walker Kessler Shows Love to Underrated Utah Jazz Guard

Through their four-game preseason slate, the Utah Jazz showcased a glimpse of mostly every piece on their new roster in some fashion in the two weeks before the regular season.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 17

NBA Moves: Jazz, Mo Bamba, Pistons, Bucks, Johnny Davis

Utah has trimmed its roster, waiving Mo Bamba, Pedro Bradshaw, and Sean East II, the team announced. All three were on non-guaranteed training camp deals and are likely to begin the season with the Salt Lake City Stars.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Jazz waive former first-rounder, two other players

The Jazz have released Mo Bamba, Pedro Bradshaw and Sean East II, the team announced in a press release.

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Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 17

Utah Jazz’s Walker Kessler Earns Intriguing Extension Projection

Throughout the most recent NBA offseason, the Utah Jazz have had the challenging dilemma of deciding whether or not to extend their fourth-year big man and center of the future, Walker Kessler.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 17

Keyonte George Sounds Off on Kevin Love’s Fit With Utah Jazz

Among the multiple new veterans the Utah Jazz brought in across the NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest name of that bunch is veteran big man Kevin Love, coming aboard via a three-team trade with the Miami Heat, and now set to start next season in Salt Lake City for his 18th year in the pros.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 17

Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Speaks Out After Strong Preseason Debut

The Utah Jazz were able to put together a win in their final preseason game of their four-game slate, taking down the Portland Trail Blazers in a narrow 132-129 victory–– a night where Walker Kessler made his presence felt during his preseason debut.

Utah Jazz News / Scoop B / October 17

Tacko Fall: Towering Over the Game and Meeting His Heroes

Tacko Fall, the towering center known for his height and engaging personality, recently shared insights into his encounters with basketball legends, his admiration for icons of social justice, and his surprising childhood passion for professional wrestling.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / October 17

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers: Preseason Player Grades

Markkanen had a very nice night overall. His +11 showed his overall positive impact in more than just scoring the ball. His 5 assists were nice and showed that he can move the ball within the office in a nice way.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / October 16

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers recap and final score: Bench units battle it out in close finish

The Jazz leave the preseason with one win to their name — in case you were on the edge of your seat before the real tank battle begins. They edged off the Blazers on their home floor in a 132-129 win.

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Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 16

Utah Jazz Reveal Walker Kessler’s Status for Final Preseason Game

The Utah Jazz will finally have their starting big man back in the rotation for their final preseason game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Walker Kessler has officially been upgraded to available vs.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 16

Utah Jazz Have Surprise Inactive vs. Portland Trail Blazers in Preseason

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their second-year players during their fourth and final game of their preseason slate. According to The Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen, the Jazz have downgraded wing Cody Williams to out with an illness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Jazz forward to be re-evaluated in two to three weeks

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks as he works to come back from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced in a press release.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz

Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now. Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be off Utah’s roster within a year, Ainge got straight to the point.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 9