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Utah Jazz NBA Draft Rumors: What’s Real, What’s Smoke, & What to Watch

The Utah Jazz are now counting down the hours before the 2026 NBA Draft officially kicks off, where they'll be able to make their long-awaited decision about who will be their selection at the second-overall pick.

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Darryn Peterson meets with Jazz, but there’s a catch

The Utah Jazz are just over 24 hours away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where they will have the number two overall pick. Many anticipate that the Jazz will select former Kansas point guard Darryn Peterson at the slot, with the Washington Wizards expected to select AJ Dybantsa out of BYU at number one.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 22

Darryn Peterson Might Welcome Being Drafted to the Utah Jazz After All

Since it was reported that projected top-three pick, Darryn Peterson, wouldn't be working out with the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, much chatter has come up in the days following regarding the Kansas guard's potential disinterest in being selected by the Jazz due to a variety of factors.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 22

The Best and Worst Jazz Draft Picks of the Last Decade

During the last decade the Jazz have had their fair share of hits and misses in the draft. Today we take a look back at the best, and worst of these picks,

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 22

Final Utah Jazz NBA Mock Draft: How the First 5 Picks Could Go

The 2026 NBA Draft is right around the corner. That means we're right on the cusp of finally learning what the Utah Jazz will do with their highly-discussed second-overall pick.

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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 / SLC Dunk / June 22

What Would A Successful Rookie Season for Darryn Peterson Actually Look Like?

The Utah Jazz are just days away from one of the most important days in franchise history. They will be making the choice between Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa once the Wizards finalize their pick.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 21

4 Burning Questions for the Utah Jazz Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz are now just days away from arriving to the 2026 NBA Draft. And as the time winds down before they're officially on the clock, they're still faced with several burning questions to be answered about how their action could unfold come Tuesday night.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 20

One Realistic Trade That Could Get Utah Jazz a 2nd Round Draft Pick

Heading into next week's 2026 NBA Draft, much talk has surrounded how the Utah Jazz will approach the first round of their draft with their prized number-two selection; the highest the team has been picking in the draft in over 40 years.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 19

Draymond Green Sets the Record Straight on Jazz-Darryn Peterson Buzz

Earlier this week in the final days leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, it was learned that the Utah Jazz–– who hold the second-overall pick on the board–– would not get to see one of this year's top prospects, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, up close and in a pre-draft workout.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 19

Utah Jazz's Dreams of Drafting AJ Dybantsa Are Becoming More Real

It's starting to look like the Utah Jazz have a better chance at landing BYU's AJ Dybantsa with the number-two pick from what was initially thought. That's because the Washington Wizards could be slowly creeping towards a real likelihood of selecting Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the number-one overall pick.

Utah Jazz News / HITC / June 18

Cam Boozer’s link to the Jazz could point to their real plan for pick No. 2

For months now, the talk surrounding the Utah Jazz and the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has revolved around a single question: which prospect offers the most potential?

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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 18

NBA Rumors: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Pistons, Malik Beasley, Nuggets

Walker Kessler wants everyone to know one thing — he isn’t looking for a way out of Utah. Amid reports suggesting he’s frustrated with contract negotiations and unhappy with the way talks have unfolded, Kessler took to social media to push back on the notion that he wants to leave the Jazz.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 18

Why Not Extending Keyonte George Could Backfire for Utah Jazz

In recent days, the Utah Jazz have seen tons of conversation revolving around their plans for a new contract for big man Walker Kessler, who's slated to enter restricted free agency later next month if unable to come to an agreement in the coming days.

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Is Walker Kessler’s Time with the Utah Jazz Over?

A recent report from Sam Amick of The Athletic states that Walker Kessler “is strongly considering the prospect of a basketball future outside Utah.” Amick, a senior NBA writer for The Athletic, has covered the Association for the better part of two decades.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 18

Everything Jazz Fans Should Know for NBA Draft: Picks, Targets, Rumors

The Utah Jazz are just a few days away from arriving at the 2026 NBA Draft; a long-awaited moment for the franchise after a gruelling season of losses that's now awarded them the second-overall pick on the board.

Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Jazz’s Walker Kessler breaks silence over rumored unhappiness with $140 million offer

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and the Utah Jazz have reportedly offered a $14o million deal to Walker Kessler. Now, he has broken his silence about his alleged unhappiness with the offer, according to an Instagram post.

Utah Jazz News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

Jazz Reportedly Eyeing a Perfect Frontcourt Partner for Jaren Jackson Jr. in 2026 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz are looking at an offseason in which they plan to build around a perfect young core around Jaren Jackson Jr. With the 2026 NBA Draft just

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 17

NBA Rumors: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Clippers, draft pick, Nets

The Jazz continue to keep their options open at No. 2 overall. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, one reason Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has not worked out for Utah is because his camp reportedly has concerns about a potential overlap with young guard Keyonte George.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / June 17

The Utah Jazz’s Cam Boozer interest may reveal their real plan at No. 2

For months, the debate around the Utah Jazz and the No. 2 pick has centered on one question: who has the highest ceiling? AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer each have supporters, and each has a legitimate argument to go near the top of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Walker Kessler News / Hoops Rumors / June 17

Jazz Have Reportedly Offered Kessler Five Years, $140MM

The Jazz have put a five-year contract offer on the table for restricted free agent center Walker Kessler, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who reports that the proposal is worth $140MM.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 16

Jazz still sorting through choices at No. 2

The Jazz may own the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean they know exactly what they’re doing with it. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Utah remains undecided as the draft approaches and is still evaluating several possibilities near the top of the board.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

NBA insider reveals uncertainty surrounding Utah Jazz draft choice

The Utah Jazz hold the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, but they reportedly are unsure of which player to take. The decision will likely come down to Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson, although one of the latter two is expected to go first overall to the Washington Wizards.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 16

Jazz Are Torn, Weighing Options With Second Pick

The Jazz are in an enviable position, with the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which is considered to have three very high-level prospects at the top.

Walker Kessler News / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Jazz’s Walker Kessler Unhappy With Restricted Free Agency Talks

Walker Kessler is unhappy with the Jazz‘s handling of his restricted free agency so far, reports Sam Amick of The Athletic. According to Amick, the Jazz have been leveraging their right of first refusal as a way to minimize Kessler’s market.