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Utah Jazz Veteran Emerging as Trade Target for Rival Teams

While it's a bit early in the NBA season to see trades flying around the league between teams, it's certainly not too early for rumors to float around circling a select few names to keep an eye on.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Interest in Jusuf Nurkic of the Utah Jazz?

According to Jake Fischer, Jusuf Nurkic may be generating trade interest. From Fischer: Jusuf Nurkic, meanwhile, has performed well enough in Utah that he’s also expected to generate some interest from rival teams… Since Walker Kessler went down for the season, Nurkic has performed well.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 26

Keyonte George Reveals What’s Led to His Career-Best Rim Finishing

Through the first month of the 2025-26 NBA season, third-year Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has started off his season putting together the best finishing numbers of his career.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Jazz rumors: The $19.3 million trade chip that could come in handy this season

The Utah Jazz are off to a poor 5-12 start this 2025-26 NBA season. On top of that, Jazz center Walker Kessler is out for the season with an injury. Kessler was a common trade candidate in plenty of rumors, but now he is sidelined, and it’s a tough blow for Utah as well.

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Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 26

Utah Jazz Send Another First Round Pick to G League

The Utah Jazz announced they've sent another former first round pick to their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Per the team, second-year wing Cody Williams has been assigned to the Stars, the Jazz's 10th-overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 26

Ex-NBA Veteran Sees Lauri Markkanen as Strong Fit for Spurs, Pistons

The trade chatter never ends when it comes to the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen's been the center of trade rumors for what seems to be ever

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / November 25

NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Jazz, Kevin Love, Timberwolves

The Blazers needed a reset, a little belief and maybe a familiar voice. They got all three Monday night in a win over Milwaukee. Damian Lillard isn’t playing as he rehabs the torn Achilles he suffered last postseason, but he’s been plenty active behind the scenes.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Jazz bring down ban hammer on fan-made posters

The Utah Jazz have implemented a new arena policy that bans all fan-made signs inside the Delta Center, according to a report published Tuesday by Sports Business Journal.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 25

Will Hardy Sends Clear Message to Utah Jazz After Loss to Warriors

The Utah Jazz didn't have enough juice to squeeze out a road victory on their back-to-back against the Golden State Warriors, losing 117-134 to effectively drop them to a 5-12 record on the season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 25

Three Jazz Players Shine Despite Loss vs. Warriors

The Utah Jazz's quick turnaround on a back-to-back road trip against the Golden State Warriors didn't pan out in their favor, as they'd come up short for what's now their fourth loss in a row, 117-134, and continues the Jazz's gradual fall down the Western Conference standings, now with a 5-12 record on the year.

Keyonte George News / SLC Dunk / November 25

Warriors vs. Jazz Player Grades: Keyonte George shines in Utah loss

Lackluster offense and bad rebounding define Utah’s loss against Golden State . Here are the grades from tonight. (Note on Grading Scale) All performances are relative.

Steph Curry News / SLC Dunk / November 25

Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors recap and final score: A lackluster offense versus literally Steph Curry

The Jazz were welcomed into the Warriors’ building losing four of their last four games, a majority of them coming off double-digit deficits. It was the back end of a back-to-back with their latest loss being a clutch-time heartbreak against the LA Lakers.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / November 24

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen linked to Pistons, but price remains steep

Rival executives keep bringing up the same name when talking about potential Pistons trade targets: Lauri Markkanen. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that Markkanen is viewed around the league as a natural fit in Detroit, and the reasons are pretty obvious.

Kyle Filipowski News / The Lead / November 24

Should the Utah Jazz Start Kyle Filipowski at Center?

The Jazz didn’t just lose a player when Walker Kessler went down for the season; they lost their defensive anchor, their interior presence, and a guy who erases possessions with perfect timing.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 24

Jazz Send Two Players to G League Before Warriors Game

The Utah Jazz have sent back a pair of players to their G League affiliate before tipping off for their back-to-back against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 24

Jazz F Ace Bailey Faces Uphill Climb in Rookie of the Year Race

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA regular season, most eyes were on Dallas Mavericks' top pick Cooper Flagg to be the far-and-away favorite to take home this year's Rookie of the Year award, and among the few dark horses lingering in the background, had Utah Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey as a eye-catching candidate to watch.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 24

Keyonte George Speaks Highly of Ace Bailey After Loss vs. Lakers

The Utah Jazz have begun to see some appealing flashes out of their top-five pick, Ace Bailey, since elevating him to the starting lineup. As Bailey has

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 24

Tired Jazz, ailing Warriors eager to halt 3-game skids

Two teams handicapped by the schedule will get an opportunity to exchange miseries Monday night when the Utah Jazz face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 24

Even Jazz Commentators Had To Applaud Luka Doncic’s Highlight Play on Kevin Love

LeBron James played his first road game of the season as the Lakers visited the Jazz in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. He made his season debut against Utah on Tuesday, scoring 11 points and handing out 12 assists in a 140–126 win, becoming the first NBA player to play 23 seasons.

Lauri Markkanen News / Fadeaway World / November 23