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Brice Sensabaugh Must Develop One Trait to Secure His Next Jazz Contract

The Utah Jazz are setting up to enter the 2026-27 NBA season with two interesting contract situations on their hands. The first of those is surrounding

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Keyonte George: Sun among the stars or a radiant supernova?

Do you ever stretch out on the Earth, gaze at the pinpricked majesty of the Lite-Brite night sky, and take a moment to consider your place in the universe?

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 10

Utah Jazz Have One Longshot Bet to Win Most Improved Player

Last season, the Utah Jazz had one player slowly emerge with an outside shot to come away with the 2025-26 Most Improved Player award. That was none other

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 9

What the Utah Jazz's All-Time Starting Five Might Look Like

While the past few years of the franchise's history have been a bit turbulent, the Utah Jazz have had some talented players put on their jersey throughout their five-plus decades in the NBA.

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Walter Clayton Jr. News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 9

Latest Walter Clayton Jr. News Proves Utah Jazz Made the Right Call

It's only been around seven months since the Utah Jazz first made the decision to bring in former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. via trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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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 / Utah Jazz on SI / September 8

Projecting Utah Jazz's Starting Lineup & Rotation for 2026-27

The Utah Jazz are just around six weeks away from tipping off the start of their 2026-27 regular season; a year that should be shaping up to look a whole lot better and more exciting than what this team has seen through the past four.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 7

3 Priorities the Utah Jazz Must Address Before Opening Night

The Utah Jazz are six weeks away from tipping off their 2026-27 regular season campaign. And for the most part, the Jazz's work around the roster has been completed before the start of next season.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 6

One Overlooked Winner of the Utah Jazz’s Cody Williams Trade

The Utah Jazz made the late-offseason decision to ship out their 2024 lottery pick, Cody Williams, along with John Konchar, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for veteran wing Josh Green.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 5

3 Small Rotation Changes the Utah Jazz Should Make This Season

The Utah Jazz are looking to make a key turnaround this season in order to go from a team that's competing for a top pick in the lottery to one that'll be trying to make their way into the postseason picture.

Josh Green News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 5

Why Josh Green Could Be the Jazz’s Perfect Trade Candidate to Shop

The Utah Jazz made a late-offseason deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves last month to send out former No. 10 pick Cody Williams and veteran wing John Konchar to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Josh Green.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

Tacko Fall News / Hoops Wire / September 2

Sixers bring 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall back to NBA

Tacko Fall is getting another shot at the NBA, and if nothing else, that’s pretty cool. The 7-foot-6 center has officially signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the 76ers and is expected to participate in training camp.

NBA News / The Lead / August 31

The Jazz Are Building One of the Most Powerful Cultures in the NBA

On a warm day in Helsinki, Finland, a small group of friends works out together in a basketball arena. The group consists of Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ryan Smith, and Will Hardy.

Kevin Love News / Lindy's Sports / August 31

Timberwolves Should Have Homecoming With Franchise Icon Kevin Love

Veteran Kevin Love could very well be entering the final season of his storied NBA career. As of August 30, the soon-to-be-38-year-old power forward remains unsigned after playing last season with the rebuilding Utah Jazz.

John Konchar News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Insider Predicts John Konchar’s Next Destination as Timberwolves Waive Veteran Guard

Undrafted in 2019, John Konchar turned a two-way contract into an eight-season NBA career. He earned his minutes, carved out a role, and became a reliable rotational piece.

John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Timberwolves Waive John Konchar

As expected, the Timberwolves have waived John Konchar, the team announced Saturday night in a press release. The 30-year-old swingman was acquired from Utah earlier in the day in a trade designed to clear enough cap space for the signing of Jonathan Kuminga.

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.

Darryn Peterson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Darryn Peterson says he got his car stolen from an Airbnb

Darryn Peterson is getting a rude welcome to life as a professional athlete. The Utah Jazz star rookie Peterson spoke in a recent interview to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike.

Lauri Markkanen News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Lauri Markkanen Projected To Hit Trade Market To Open Bigger Roles For Jazz’s Young Players

Lauri Markkanen could once again become a major player in the trade market, with Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz arguing that the Utah Jazz should consider moving their star forward to create bigger opportunities for their young core.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Cavs could consider Kevin Love in search for big man

Could Kevin Love be headed back to the Cavaliers? Apparently, it’s at least something to watch. The Cavs are searching for another big man to provide depth behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Love as a potential option on The Hoop Collective podcast.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / August 18

Should Ace Bailey or Darryn Peterson Start for the Utah Jazz?

Basketball fans, rejoice. The NBA finally released its schedule, and on October 20, 2026, the 2026-2027 season will be underway. For Utah Jazz fans in particular, this is an exciting day.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / August 19