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Updated NBA Draft Lottery Standings — Where Jazz Stand With 10 Games Left

The Utah Jazz are a little over two weeks away from wrapping up their 2025-26 regular season, where they'll be slated to head into their fourth consecutive lottery drawing this May.

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Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey Continues to Rise Up NBA Rookie Ladder

The success of Ace Bailey's recent slate with the Utah Jazz has now gotten him to rise even further up the NBA rookie ladder as one of the best first-year talents to hit the league this season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 24

Lesser-known players getting chance to impress Jazz, Wizards

For players trying to stick in the NBA, injuries have opened opportunities to make a splash with the Utah Jazz. Utah has been getting meaningful minutes from players on 10-day contracts heading into Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards in Salt Lake City.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / March 24

How Big Was Jordan Clarkson’s Impact on Utah?

SALT LAKE CITY–Who knew that the number double zero would become so iconic in the state of Utah? Jordan Clarkson recently made his return home to Salt

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 24

Jazz's Keyonte George Eliminated From End-of-Season Award Race

It looks like Utah Jazz third-year guard Keyonte George won't be walking away with any big-time end-of-season awards, despite what's been a career-best, Most Improved Player-caliber campaign throughout the year.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA's 30-point teenagers' quiz

How many of the 41 teenagers in NBA history to score 30 points in at least one game can you name in six minutes?

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Jazz HC Will Hardy sends clear message on Ace Bailey showing emotion

The Utah Jazz continue to emphasize player development, and that focus is evident in Ace Bailey’s growth. Head coach Will Hardy’s messaging reflects a broader organizational belief that emotion is a key part of the development process.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / March 24

Utah Jazz sign young guard to second 10-day contract

According to the Utah Jazz, they’ve signed Bez Mbang to a second 10-day contract. Mbeng has been a fun story for the Jazz as he’s provided nice defense and great energy while he’s been on the floor.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / March 23

Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors recap and final score: Jazz loss sets them back to the Cretaceous period

Look, you probably watched this game on a Monday afternoon because of the four-day gap between March Madness’ Round of 32 and the Sweet 16. I don’t blame you — probably scrolling between the mediocre options on League Pass and settling for a tranquil Jazz-Raptors experience.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins elite company after career-high game

Even with most believing the Utah Jazz have been focused more on the future than on this season all year, their rookie sensation guard Ace Bailey has been busy showing why future success may come sooner than some think. At just 19, Bailey has already etched his name in NBA history.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

Draymond Green responds to diss from ex-Lakers champion

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer to send Magic to fifth straight loss

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Grizzlies

The Jazz may be closing the book on Lauri Markkanen’s season. Markkanen has already missed more than three weeks with a right hip impingement. The team said Thursday it will be at least two more weeks before he’s reevaluated, which pushes any realistic return into April.

Bez Mbeng News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Jazz Sign Bez Mbeng To Second 10-Day Contract

The Jazz have signed guard Bez Mbeng to a second 10-day contract, according to a team press release. The former Yale standout has appeared in five games (one start) with Utah, averaging 4.8 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 22

Sixers close trip with late spurt, knock off Jazz

Quentin Grimes scored 25 points and VJ Edgecombe added 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at Salt Lake City.

Kennedy Chandler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 20

Jazz signs G-League guard for late-season boost

The Utah Jazz are making a late-season move, signing Kennedy Chandler to a 10-day deal after his strong run with the Delaware Blue Coats, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, and the timing feels intentional.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / March 19

Jazz eliminated from playoffs, focus remains the lottery

It’s official. The Jazz are done. Utah was eliminated from playoff contention after a 147-111 loss to Minnesota, dropping to 20-49. Even a late push wouldn’t have mattered.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / March 19

Jazz Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Jazz suffered a 147-111 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday, officially eliminating them from playoff contention, according to the NBA league office (Twitter link).

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / March 18

Is the Price Right for Walker Kessler to Stay with Jazz?

Ever since his trade to the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler has continued to prove he belongs in the NBA. Kessler became the first rookie in 25 years to record seven-plus blocks in four games, only trailing Tim Duncan‘s five games in 1998.

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Carlos Boozer makes bold statement about son Cameron

Cameron Boozer is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft in June, and his father is not shying away from the high expectations that will come with it.

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

Keyonte George News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Jazz’s Keyonte George Likely Out Of Most Improved Race Due To Injury

An injury may have ended Keyonte George’s chances at a major award. The Jazz guard is not expected to have his hamstring strain reevaluated for another week and a half, which makes it extremely unlikely he will reach the NBA’s 65-game requirement for Most Improved Player consideration.