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Why the Utah Jazz Will Overachieve in 2025-26

The Utah Jazz are widely projected to be one of, if not the, worst teams in the league during the 2025-26 NBA season. This, of course, comes on the heels of a franchise and league-worst 17-65 campaign that resulted in the team selecting Ace Bailey 5th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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The Downbeat: Salivating over a platter of city edition jerseys

The Utah Jazz are a classic story of rags to riches. Not in terms of wins and losses, no, of course not. This is a team that won 17 out of 82 games last season — dead last in the NBA — has never and will never be a free agent destination, and resides in one of the smallest markets among their peers.

Utah Jazz announce new practice facility

The Utah Jazz announced a new practice facility today. Like it says in the video, it will be next to the Utah Mammoth practice facility and the SEG corporate offices.

Isaiah Collier News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21

Utah Jazz Hit With Disappointing Injury News on Isaiah Collier

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their second-year players for the beginning stretch of the 2025-26 campaign. According to an announcement from the Jazz, guard Isaiah Collier will be set to miss the first week of the NBA season due to a hamstring injury.

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Utah Jazz News / The Lead / October 21

The Utah Jazz Are Finally Hitting the Right Notes

The Utah Jazz have been one of the toughest teams to watch in the NBA over the past few seasons. The biggest issue for Utah has been the lack of engagement from fans—and the reason is no mystery.

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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.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21

Will Hardy Clears Air on Ace Bailey's Status for Jazz vs. Clippers

After seeing some initial concerns of potentially being forced out of the Utah Jazz's season opener due to the flu, it looks like fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey could have a chance to suit up after all vs.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21

Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey in Danger of Missing Opener vs. LA Clippers

It looks like there's a chance Ace Bailey misses out on the Utah Jazz's season opener. According to The Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen, it's possible Bailey misses the Jazz's home opener vs.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21

Utah Jazz Unveil Plans for New Practice Facility

The Utah Jazz and Smith Entertainment Group revealed on Tuesday that the team would be in for a new practice facility that sits next to their NHL neighbors, the Utah Mammoth.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21

Utah Jazz C Walker Kessler Set to Hit Restricted Free Agency

The contract extension deadline for those drafted in the 2022 NBA Draft came and went on October 20th, with the Utah Jazz and starting center Walker Kessler unable to come to an agreement.

Ace Bailey News / Hardwood Heroics / October 21

'He’ll Have the Opportunity to Rack Up Bushels of Points' – Utah Jazz Rookie Draws Bold Scoring Prediction From Analyst

Ace Bailey has left a lasting impression this preseason, so much so that one analyst dropped a bold season prediction for the Utah Jazz guard. According to ESPN’s Zach Kram, he won’t be surprised if Bailey leads all rookies in scoring this year.

Walker Kessler News / SLC Dunk / October 21

The market has changed for Walker Kessler

Now that the deadline to get an extension done, the Utah Jazz will officially be waiting till restricted free agency to get a contract done for Walker Kessler.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 20

Utah Jazz's Biggest Concern Isn't What You'd Expect

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, the expectations for the Utah Jazz aren't exactly too hot. They shipped off multiple contributing veterans to get

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 20

Utah Jazz’s Ace Bailey Earns Bold Rookie Season Prediction

The Utah Jazz might not be winning a ton of games this season, but in the process of that regular season grind, eyes will be locked onto how fifth-overall pick from this summer's draft, Ace Bailey, pans out in his first year on the scene.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 20

Utah Jazz Film Room: What has Ace Bailey showcased for the Jazz in the preseason

More about Bailey and his fit with the Jazz The reality for Utah Jazz fans is that the whole season might always include Ace Bailey – in whatever form.

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Utah Jazz Predicted Depth Chart After Final Roster Cuts

The Utah Jazz have done their share of roster cuts in the days ahead of their opening night tipoff later this week, and now have what looks to be their official 18-man roster ready to go for the start of the new season.

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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Mo Bamba News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Jazz waive Mo Bamba before regular season begins

The Utah Jazz waived center Mo Bamba on Friday, clearing a roster spot just ahead of their 2025-26 regular season opener, which is scheduled for next Wednesday at home versus the Los Angeles Clippers.

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.

Utah Jazz 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.