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On YouTubeUtah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 17
Should the Utah Jazz trade up for the #1 pick? 
Outside of drafting two hall-of-famers in a row in John Stockton and Karl Malone, the Utah Jazz jumping to #2 in the 2026 could be considered the second-best stroke of luck in franchise history.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17
One Player Utah Jazz Must Avoid Reaching for in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz managed to hit big in this year's draft lottery in order to jump up to the second-overall pick, and thus have the chance to secure one of the top prospects in the class.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 17
The Utah Jazz’s BIGGEST Blunder? Reevaluating Utah’s 2019 Offseason
After reigning MVP and the runner-up for MVP in 2019, James Harden and the rest of the Houston Rockets gentlemen-swept the Utah Jazz 4-1 in April of 2019 and beat the Jazz for the second year in a row in the playoffs, the Jazz decided it was time to change it up and “upgrade” the roster.
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17
One Utah Jazz Trade That Could Change the Bench Dynamic After Lottery
The Utah Jazz enter this offseason unlikely to make a huge shakeup via trade to their roster (outside of a potential trade to the number-one pick), barring any unforeseen changes.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 16
All Utah Jazz Draft Picks, Swaps & Protections in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
The Utah Jazz head into this year's draft sitting in a pretty phenomenal spot at the second-overall pick–– making for their first time picking at that number two spot in over 40 years.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 16
What It Would Cost Utah Jazz to Trade for No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft
In the weeks leading up to this year's NBA draft, the Utah Jazz have found themselves in the middle of some lingering draft buzz linking them to a potential trade up the board from their number two pick to the top spot at number one.
Ace Bailey News / SLC Dunk / May 16
What does this all mean for Ace Bailey?
The Utah Jazz are entering next season with what is likely going to be a problem, a good problem. The core for the future is looking like the following six players: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 15
Utah Jazz Projected 2026-27 Starting Lineup After NBA Draft Lottery
The Utah Jazz enter this year's NBA draft with a golden opportunity to add yet another young roster cornerstone by landing the second pick in the lottery after building what looks to be a real playoff contender as soon as next season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15
Insiders dump cold water on Jazz trade with Wizards, but there’s a twist
Since the NBA Draft Lottery, teams have let it be known that everything is on the table when it comes to trading their pick. The Washington Wizards don’t seem to mind moving back from the No.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 15
NBA Trade Rumors: Utah Jazz talking with the Wizards?
According to Jeremy Woo, the Utah Jazz have reached out to the Washington Wizards … about potentially trading up… From Marc J. Spears article, where he credits Jeremy Woo: Dybantsa is the top prospect in the draft, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Jazz owner leaves door open for AJ Dybantsa trade-up in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz recently had some good luck in the NBA lottery when they were awarded the number two overall pick, behind only the Washington Wizards, who got number one.
Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / May 14
Jazz Begin Trade Talks To Move Up In Draft And Select AJ Dybantsa With The No. 1 Pick
The Washington Wizards won this year’s NBA draft lottery, but the Utah Jazz weren’t far behind. With the second pick, they will have an enormous pool of young prospects from which to develop their next star.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Jazz already pestering Wizards about No. 1 pick trade
The Jazz and the Wizards both emerged as the winners of last Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, but it appears the Jazz want to move up an additional spot. Both teams are in the top four of the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Wizards holding the top pick and the Jazz the second.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 14
Jazz Exploring Trade Up to No. 1 Pick With Wizards
The Utah Jazz managed to have luck on their side in this year's draft lottery by shooting up to the second-overall pick, and thus have a perfect opportunity to land one of the best prospects in this year's loaded class.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 14
Biggest Winners & Losers on the Utah Jazz After NBA Draft Lottery
The Utah Jazz walked out of this year's draft lottery feeling like major winners after landing the second-overall pick. It's the first time the franchise
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Smith Entertainment Group announces state-of-the-art performance center for NHL’s Mammoth, NBA’s Jazz
The Utah Mammoth are going to have to find some fresh new digs to prepare for the ice in the near future. On Thursday, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG)
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 14
Utah Jazz Sitting Pretty After Climbing in Draft Lottery
The basketball gods shone their light on the Utah Jazz this past Sunday as they jumped up to second overall in the draft lottery. The stroke of luck, combined
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 14
NBA Draft Rumors: AJ Dybantsa reveals where he wants to go
According to Adam Finkelstein, the intel floating around Chicago during the combine was that AJ Dybantsa was hoping to stay in Utah. From Finkelstein:
Utah Jazz News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
AJ Dybantsa Report Hoping to Stay in Utah as Jazz Draft Buzz Intensifies
The Washington Wizards officially won this year’s NBA Draft lottery. That basically means they can select whichever prospect they want in June. However, the projected number one overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, is allegedly not too excited to play for the Wizards.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
AJ Dybantsa may reportedly try to steer his way to one team
AJ Dybantsa may be doing whatever he can to stay home.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Austin Ainge: Jazz fans have waited a long time for something like this
The Jazz didn’t land No. 1. They still walked away feeling pretty good. Utah jumped to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery after entering the night with the fourth-best odds.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / May 10
Who the Utah Jazz Could Draft with the No. 2 Pick
The 2026 NBA Draft class is set to be one of the strongest in some time, with four top-tier talents near the top that are set to be transformational for NBA teams.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Jazz Announce 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League Details
The Salt Lake City Summer League will be back for an 11th year this July, the Jazz announced today in a press release. Games will be played on July 4, 6, and 7 at the Jon M.
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