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Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 30
Ace Bailey and Cody Williams impart wisdom on the Jazz’s new Summer League star 
Take a breath, people. This article is a momentary bubble of safety from the ongoing Walker Kessler free agency debacle. I will not be adding my fingerprints to the growing collection of my peers’ on the big red illuminating “PANIC” button.
The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Jazz RFA Walker Kessler Meets With Multiple Suitors
Jazz center Walker Kessler has already met with at least two teams at the start of free agency and is headed to another meeting, The Athletic’s Tony Jones reports (Twitter link).
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30
LeBron James's Next Move May Complicate Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Talks
The Utah Jazz could be facing a real roadblock in their talks to re-sign Walker Kessler because of the Los Angeles Lakers. That's because of the recent decision made by future Hall of Famer LeBron James to signal that he won't be returning to the Lakers for what'll be his 24th year in the NBA.
Utah Jazz News / The Lead / June 30
Can Darryn Peterson Lead the Utah Jazz to the Playoffs Next Season?
“With the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft the Utah Jazz select, Darryn Peterson from the University of Kansas,” exclaimed NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Miles away in Salt Lake City, at their annual draft party, Jazz Nation responded with a thunderous cheer.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30
5 Signings That Could Make Sense for Utah Jazz as Free Agency Opens
This offseason's NBA free agency period has officially arrived––meaning that the Utah Jazz will be zeroing in on the opportunity to bring in one, or multiple, veteran players from the open market with the hopes that they'll be able to join this roster to make a notable impact this coming season.
Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Will Lakers actually be able to swipe Walker Kessler from Jazz?
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to aggressively pursue frontcourt help this offseason, and Utah Jazz restricted free agent Walker Kessler remains one of the organization’s top targets.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30
Latest Batch of Utah Jazz Rumors & News Ahead of Free Agency
The Utah Jazz are closing in on the start of this NBA offseason's free agency period. And in the hours leading up to the floodgates opening, they've popped up in a few notable headlines surrounding their latest moves, along with what could be in store throughout the days and weeks ahead.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 29
NBA Rumors: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Bulls, Norman Powell, Suns
The Jazz are expected to have company in the pursuit of keeping restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Kessler has meetings lined up with multiple teams once free agency opens Tuesday evening.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 29
NBA Rumors: Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic, Pistons, Kevin Huerter, Clippers
Jusuf Nurkic is returning to the Jazz on a two-year, $22 million contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Utah acquired Nurkic from Charlotte last offseason to bolster its frontcourt, and the veteran center wound up playing a much larger role than expected after Walker Kessler suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.
Walker Kessler News / SLC Dunk / June 29
Accepting Our Fate: Walker Kessler
The NBA off-season has officially started and we’ve already seen some pretty big moves just today: The Atlanta Hawks declined their option on Jonathan
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal
The young Memphis Grizzlies looked like an emerging powerhouse when they finished second in the Western Conference in 2022 and 2023. Three seasons later, the core of that team has all been traded away.
Jusuf Nurkic News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic Agree To Two-Year Deal
Free agent center Jusuf Nurkic will be returning to the Jazz, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides have agreed to terms on a two-year, $22MM contract.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Jazz Issue QO To Kessler, Decline Options On Mbeng, Gray
The Jazz have formally issued Walker Kessler a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent, reports Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Darryn Peterson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27
Darryn Peterson’s ‘uniform’ comments instantly makes him a fan favorite
The Utah Jazz gained a rookie with a Kobe Bryant-motivated approach. But channeling “Black Mamba” isn’t the only thing exciting Jazz fans about Darryn Peterson post NBA Draft.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27
What Darryn Peterson learned from Kobe Bryant’s approach to NBA
New Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson has drawn comparisons to Kobe Bryant throughout his basketball career, but the No. 2 overall pick says it isn’t just Bryant’s offensive game that he hopes to emulate.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26
Five reasons the Utah Jazz could be one of the best League Pass NBA teams in 2027
The Utah Jazz are already looking like one of the most exciting teams in the NBA for the 2026-27 season after years of tanking. The Jazz can field a starting five of Keyontae George, No.
Utah Jazz News / HITC / June 24
The problem Darryn Peterson is already facing at Utah Jazz after NBA Draft
Darryn Peterson was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Utah Jazz are banking on him becoming the franchise cornerstone they’ve been chasing for years.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Utah Jazz News / HITC / June 24
Darryn Peterson made bold promise to the Utah Jazz before NBA draft
Darryn Peterson has already made a huge promise to the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft. Since ending the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert experiment, the Utah Jazz have been in search of their next franchise-altering star.
Kobe Bryant News / EssentiallySports / June 24
'I Can See The Kobe (Bryant)': NBA Legend Reacts to Darryn Peterson Getting Picked at No.2 By Jazz
The Utah Jazz made a major splash in the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting explosive Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick. With the top-two spot predictions always swinging between AJ Dybantsa and Peterson, this move sparked the hype train among NBA veterans.
Utah Jazz News / 5 GOATs / June 23
Darryn Peterson drafted by Utah Jazz: Analysis, contract details, more
Considered one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson is off the board. The Utah Jazz selected him with the No. 2 overall pick. Peterson was one of the highest-rated recruits from the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Darryn Peterson speaks out on controversial decision to snub Jazz workout
Darryn Peterson has cleared the air on his decision to snub the Utah Jazz and other teams at the top of the NBA draft. The Kansas Jayhawks star only worked out for the Washington Wizards, who hold the No.
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