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Jazz's Keyonte George Says One Thing Stands Out About Darryn Peterson

The Utah Jazz have had Darryn Peterson in the building for around three months now, and sitting about a month away from the regular season, the clock is slowly ticking down before we get to see this year's No.

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Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Revisits Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa Debate

The Utah Jazz are only a few weeks away from seeing their second-overall pick Darryn Peterson get on the floor for his first NBA regular season game. But it wasn't too long ago when there was a bit of debate surrounding whether or not the Jazz could end up with BYU star AJ Dybantsa in this year’s draft, who would ultimately wind up going No.

Rudy Gobert News / SLC Dunk / September 22

Jazz legend Rudy Gobert stuns with new look at training camp

Once a Jazzman, always a Jazzman, and former Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert is an honorary member of the Jazz community for life. And thanks to perhaps the driest and most boring offseason in the history of professional basketball, I suppose fashion week is in order.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 22

3 Potential Reunions Utah Jazz Could Pursue for Final Roster Spot

The Utah Jazz has seen some noteworthy turnover over the past several years as they've embarked on a drastic roster retool in hopes of building back a playoff-level group in due time.

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Darryn Peterson News / SLC Dunk / September 22

Darryn Peterson is about to shock the NBA

It’s clear that a lot of the NBA is starting to figure out that the Utah Jazz might be on the verge of a special season. But they’re not getting just how good it might be.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson gets major props from Keyonte George

Following an eight-month period that saw them acquire former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., draft Kansas Jayhawks sensation Darryn Peterson and sign talented guard Keyonte George to a five-year, $155 million contract extension, the Utah Jazz are ready to make a jump in the standings.

Steve Ballmer News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 21

Utah Jazz Owner Speaks on Steve Ballmer, LA Clippers Controversy

Just a few weeks away from the start of the new NBA season, the league swung down the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers following their recent investigations surrounding potential cap circumvention when signing Kawhi Leonard.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 20

Utah Jazz Could Still Trade One Player After Cody Williams Deal

The Utah Jazz, as currently constructed, could simply enter the 2026-27 season and be ready to go for the year ahead. They have 14 players signed under

Keyonte George News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

More Details On Keyonte George’s Extension With Jazz

Jazz guard Keyonte George finalized a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale contract extension on Friday. The deal, which has a base value of $155MM and features $500K in annual incentives, begins in 2027/28 and runs through ’31/32.

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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.

Keyonte George News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Keyonte George Breaks Silence After $157.5M Jazz Extension

On Friday, Keyonte George became just the third player from the 2023 Draft to sign his extension. Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson were the first two, and then the Utah Jazz showed faith in their 22-year-old star.

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Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 19

What's Next for Utah Jazz After Keyonte George's 5-Year Extension

The Utah Jazz completed a big task on their to-do list on Friday afternoon after news had broken that the team had agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension with Keyonte George, keeping him in Salt Lake City until 2032.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / September 18

Why Jazz should trade Lauri Markkanen after latest move

Why Jazz should trade Lauri Markkanen after Keyonte George extension

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Jazz hand out massive $157.5 million extension to key player

The Utah Jazz had some money to spend after All-Star center Walker Kessler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, the Jazz agreed to a massive deal with guard Keyonte George, giving him a five-year extension worth $157.5 million.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Hoops Wire / September 15

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans

Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.

Josh Green News / The Lead / September 14

What the Josh Green Trade Means for the Jazz, Timberwolves

When you think of August, most people don’t think of sports news unless you’re following MLB or MLS. In the NBA, August means preseason prep. However, under the new CBA, small deals continued to happen throughout the summer.

Kevin Love News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

Report: Kevin Love has mutual interest with 1 notable team

Kevin Love could be coming full circle this offseason. The free agent big man Love is open to returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported this week.

Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Utah Jazz Projected Lineup And Rotation: Dark Horse To Make A Postseason Run?

There’s a new sensation with the Utah Jazz finally looking ready to stop living at the bottom of the Western Conference. After winning just 17 games in

Tacko Fall News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

7-Foot-6 Tacko Fall Is Back In The NBA

Four years after his last stint in the NBA, Tacko Fall finds his way back. The 7-foot-6 giant from Dakar, Senegal, was undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft despite impressing scouts with his size at the combine.

Darryn Peterson News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson had car stolen during pre-draft process

Darryn Peterson made plenty of headlines during the NBA pre-draft process. Apparently, he lost a car along the way, too. Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick of the Jazz, revealed during an interview with ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike that his vehicle was stolen from the driveway of an Airbnb where he was staying before the draft.

Jusuf Nurkic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic dominates in Bosnia’s FIBA World Cup Qualifiers win over Italy

Bosnia and Herzegovina took on Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on Friday and earned a big 78-76 win. Utah Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic can be thanked for the team’s victory, as he went ballistic against Italy to keep Bosnia and Herzegovina alive in the tournament.