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The Utah Jazz's offseason, for the most part, has seen its action die down as it relates to roster moves. They've gotten 15 roster spots filled, have sorted out all of their free agent situations, including that of Walker Kessler's, and could walk into next season as constructed and feel confident with the group on hand.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 3

One Big Keyonte George Question Still Looms Over Jazz's Offseason

The work that faced the Utah Jazz and their roster heading into this offseason is pretty much complete, for the most part. They've got a full 15-man roster

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / August 3

Who Should the Jazz Target to Replace Walker Kessler?

Walker Kessler’s departure left a gaping hole in the Utah Jazz roster. While the center position remains an issue, the Jazz made the right decision to trade Kessler.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 2

Every Move the Utah Jazz Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures

The Utah Jazz are now a month removed from the start of this offseason's free agency period. And based on how their roster currently stands, there's a

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 1

One Jazz Player Whose Rotation Spot is on Life Support After Free Agency

The Utah Jazz made a few additions around the edges of their roster in this summer's free agency period that give them and their bench a bit of a different look from how they ended last season.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / July 31

How Good Will The Utah Jazz Defense Be This Season?

Last season defense was hard to come by for the Utah Jazz as they allowed an NBA worst 126 points per game. How will they fare this year with Walker Kessler’s departure and a retooled roster with its sights set on a playoff spot?

Isaiah Collier News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 31

This One Stat Is a Concerning Red Flag for Jazz G Isaiah Collier

The Utah Jazz have a lot of intriguing young talents around their roster built up from the past several offseasons. One of those budding young talents

Darryn Peterson News / SLC Dunk / July 30

Proof that Darryn Peterson has a devastating crossover

Darryn Peterson came into the NBA touted as the best shooter in the draft, with the potential to be more as a lead guard. That potential became very apparent in Peterson’s first game against the Washington Wizards when he showed off an incredible crossover that left Jamir Watkins stumbling.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 30

Utah Jazz's Jaren Jackson Jr. Cracks Top 10 in DPOY Odds

The Utah Jazz made a major investment earlier this year to try and shore up their defense by trading for Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies––a former Defensive Player of the Year who's one of the best rim protectors in the league, and is sure to boost Utah's effectiveness on that end of the floor.

Isaiah Collier News / SLC Dunk / July 30

Isaiah Collier’s steady supply chain will satiate generations

The Isaiah Collier discourse sure has subsided, hasn’t it? Nobody has anything to say about this first-round pick these days, but during an offseason filled with anxiety, I suppose no news is good news.

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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.

Josh Okogie News / SLC Dunk / July 30

I Did a Deep Dive on Josh Okogie. Here’s What I Learned.

We are officially into the doldrums of the offseason – Summer League is behind us, free agency is all but over, and we still have months until we first see our new team take the floor.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / July 30

Utah’s front office has had an incredible offseason

It’s been an active offseason for the Utah Jazz, and a really successful one. But more for the move they didn’t do than the ones they did. Recently, the Utah Jazz made what might have been the best move of the offseason that didn’t get celebrated as much as the splashiest moves.

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Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 29

Why It's Not Time for Jazz to Give Up on Cody Williams Just Yet

It's been a less-than-ideal start to Cody Williams' career in a Utah Jazz uniform. His rookie season was about as poor as you could imagine. He couldn't find a solid role on the defensive end, and his offensive numbers were even worse.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 29

The One Thing Utah Jazz Still Need Before Being Considered Contenders

The Utah Jazz are still a few steps away before they're able to be considered a contending-level team. In reality, they're close. But they just came off another sub-25 win season, haven't had a winning record since Will Hardy was named head coach of this roster, and haven't seen their projected starting five play more than one game together.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 28

Utah Jazz's Free Agency Could Cost These Players Valuable Minutes

The Utah Jazz's free agency period wasn't exactly the loudest of any team around the league. They traded away Walker Kessler, made a few moves around the

Darryn Peterson News / NBA Draft on SI / July 28

NBA Rookie Preview: Two Statistical Goals for Darryn Peterson

As the month of July comes to a close, the NBA's offseason is quietly moving fast. The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in June, the draft came and went ten days later, and the entirety of Summer League has now already run its course.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 27

Where Jazz's Darryn Peterson Ranks in Rookie of the Year Odds

The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is still a little less than three months away. So we still have a good amount of time left before we get to see Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson on the floor for a regular season game.

Darryn Peterson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27

3 hottest Darryn Peterson overreactions from 2026 Jazz Summer League

The 2026 NBA Draft lottery picks are all expected to achieve superstar status in the coming time. However, none of the top picks have been doubted as much as Darryn Peterson, the Kansas Jayhawks star who was picked third overall by the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 24

Rockets Sign Oscar Tshiebwe

The Rockets have signed free agent big man Oscar Tshiebwe, the team announced today in a press release. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but it seems likely to be a non-guaranteed contract, given Houston’s cap and roster situations.

Darryn Peterson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Why Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson wanted to be a hack machine at Summer League

The Utah Jazz are excited to see rookie Darryn Peterson play this season, after watching his performances in NBA Summer League games. Peterson is revealing more information to reporters about what he wants to take from his performances in summer games.

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / July 14

Utah Jazz Fans Should Not Panic About the Walker Kessler Trade

Walker Kessler is no longer a member of the Utah Jazz. After months of rumors, the soon-to-be fifth-year center will be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13

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AJ Dybantsa outplayed Darryn Peterson in messy Summer League matchup

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Donovan Mitchell makes a blockbuster call on his future with the Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell will be a Cavalier for many more years to come. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ star shooting guard has agreed to a massive extension contract with the Eastern Conference team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.