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Jazz 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after Jaren Jackson Jr. bombshell

There has been so much noise surrounding the Utah Jazz in recent weeks regarding their purportedly overt ways of tanking which have drawn the attention of the NBA.

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Jazz’s Ace Bailey reveals how Devin Booker delivered ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey might be soaring through his first professional season with highlights that defy gravity, but even the league’s brightest young stars have to get humbled eventually.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Fantasy Basketball Settled Rotations 2026: Donovan Mitchell, Jaren Jackson Jr., and More Trusted Roles Post-Deadline

A big NBA trade deadline move doesn’t guarantee a player will get an increased playing role and have improved play. But don’t tell that to the following four players.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Kendrick Perkins wishes NBA fined Jazz $5 million for ‘throwing games’

As the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers were hit with fines due to “management of their rosters for recent games,” which is related to the tanking problem in the NBA, the former received a $500,000 fine, while the latter was for $100,000.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. Insisted on Playing for Jazz Fans Before Shutdown

Utah Jazz fans were hit with a surprising news development across this past week regarding their trade deadline acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr., who has since been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season due to surgery on his left knee to address a PVNS growth.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 13

How to Watch Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey in NBA Rising Stars Game

The Utah Jazz will officially have some representation in this year's NBA Rising Stars Game, as their fifth-overall selection from this past summer's draft, Ace Bailey, has filled in as an injury replacement for number-one pick Cooper Flagg, now set as one of the many top rookies and sophomores to take part in the action on Friday night.

Lauri Markkanen News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Jazz Coach Addresses Massive Tanking Fine While Defending Decision to Sit Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz has been involved in some serious controversies in recent times. Last year, the Jazz DJ trolled LeBron James by playing Drake’s diss track.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Will Hardy responds to Jazz tanking allegations with real injury reason for Lauri Markkanen benching

The NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver have sent a clear message to teams over the years regarding the notion of tanking. This time, the league’s stern message on Thursday night came in the form hefty fines for the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Insider claims Thunder are ‘planting stories to pressure Jazz’ amid tanking allegations

NBA teams know that one of the deepest drafts is coming up, and it has led to many strange things happening with the teams that are near the bottom of the standings.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 13

OKC Thunder Quietly Working to Keep Utah Jazz Competitive

The Utah Jazz have found themselves at the center of attention within NBA headlines due to their recent lineup controversies and their decision to sit their top guys like Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Utah Jazz News / Hardwood Heroics / February 13

'We Won the Game and Got Fined?' – Utah Jazz Owner Blasts the League’s Double Standards After Hefty $500,000 Fine

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith didn’t mince words on his reaction to the $500,000 fine he was slapped with by the league for resting Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Donovan Clingan News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

Holiday and Clingan Power Blazers Past a Reeling Jazz Squad 135-119

It was already a disastrous Thursday for the Utah Jazz long before the opening tip-off. By the time the final buzzer sounded, the Portland Blazers had simply added insult to a very expensive, painful injury.

Ace Bailey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey pulls off crazy self alley-pop off backboard for huge 2-handed slam

Ace Bailey created an incredible dunk highlight for himself during the Utah Jazz’s clash against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Bailey is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Jazz.

Sam Presti News / SLC Dunk / February 13

NBA Rumors: Sam Presti is tampering to cause trouble for the Utah Jazz

According to Tony Jones, who was on local Utah Radio, Sam Presti is the cause behind all of the problems and scrutiny of the Utah Jazz in hopes of getting the Thunder the Jazz’s top-8 protected pick.

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Utah Jazz vs Portland Trailblazers Recap: Good, Old Fashioned, Ethical Losing

After a feisty and generally entertaining 48 minutes of basketball, the Utah Jazz ultimately fell to the Portland Trailblazers, 119-135. But hey! This loss with zero minutes of Lauri Markkanen will allow us to dodge the $500,000 anti-tank hammer viciously swung down on the… win with 25 minutes of Lauri Markkanen.

Adam Silver News / SLC Dunk / February 13

Utah Jazz fined $500k by Adam Silver for adjusting to his poor league decisions

Adam Slither fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 today for decisions prioritizing draft position over winning. Adam Slither’s full statement states, “Overt behavior

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

Jazz owner Ryan Smith publicly rips the NBA over $500,000 fine

Ryan Smith is not at all happy about having to cut a sizable six-figure check to the league. The Utah Jazz were fined $500,000 by the NBA on Thursday. In an official release, the league said that the Jazz improperly sat out star players Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Bobby Marks News / Hoops Wire / February 12

Ryan Smith to ESPN’s Bobby Marks: ‘Maybe sit this one out’ as Jazz fine sparks war of words

Ryan Smith was not done talking. After the NBA fined the Jazz $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league, the Utah owner took direct aim at ESPN’s Bobby Marks, firing back after Marks compared tanking fines to luxury tax payments under the previous CBA.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / February 12

Jazz owner Ryan Smith ‘agrees to disagree’ with fine from league office

Ryan Smith did not hide his reaction. The Jazz owner responded with an eye roll and a pointed “agree to disagree” after the NBA fined Utah $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league tied to two recent games.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 12

Jazz fined $500k by NBA for resting players; Pacers fined $100k

The NBA made its point. Loudly. The Jazz were fined $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league tied to their games Feb. 7 at Orlando and Feb. 9 at Miami, the league announced.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

NBA commissioner dropping the hammer on tanking teams sends a message to rest of league

The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers found creative ways to get around the NBA's anti-tanking rules. Commissioner Adam Silver levied massive fines anyway.

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Jazz Fined $500K By NBA; Pacers Docked $100K

The Jazz have been fined $500K for “conduct detrimental to the league” related to Utah’s games on February 7 (at Orlando) and Feb. 9 (at Miami), the NBA announced today (via Twitter).

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 12

Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for tanking maneuvers

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league on Thursday, alongside a $100,000 fine for the Indiana Pacers for violating the league's player participation policy.

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

Jazz star will undergo surgery just days after blockbuster trade

The Utah Jazz surprised many at the NBA trade deadline by acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies also sent John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr.