Utah Jazz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 23

Jazz’s Cody Williams Pops Up With Injury Before Raptors Game

The Utah Jazz have a new name listed among their lengthy injury report rolling into their upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors. According to Ben Anderson of KSL Sports, Williams has been downgraded to questionable against the Raptors before tip-off due to right shoulder soreness.

Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / March 23

Jazz's Ace Bailey, an 'incredible athlete,' focuses on defense ahead of game vs. Raptors

In an encouraging development for the rebuilding Utah Jazz, rookie Ace Bailey's defense quickly is catching up to his impressive offensive game. Bailey will look to continue his growth when the Jazz face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Salt Lake City.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Kennedy Chandler News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 22

Kennedy Chandler Turns Heads in Jazz Debut vs 76ers

While it turned out to be an impressive night for both Ace Bailey and Cody Williams in the process of the Utah Jazz's latest 116-126 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, another name who put together an eye-catching performance was the Jazz's latest 10-day signee and former five-star high school recruit, Kennedy Chandler.

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.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 22

Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey Joins Kevin Durant in Rare NBA History

It was another big night on the stat sheet for rookie wing Ace Bailey in the midst of the Utah Jazz's weekend loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 116-126, but not just because of a big night on the offensive end.

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.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / March 22

Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers recap and final score: Jazz defeated by the hands of liberty

Philly has been stuck between a rock and a hard place during March. Maxey will miss at least three weeks due to a finger tendon injury. Embiid has statistically missed more games than he has played.

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.

Ace Bailey News / Field Level Media / March 20

Ace Bailey's 33 points help Jazz beat Bucks to end skid

Rookie Ace Bailey scored a season-best 33 points and matched his high of seven 3-pointers to lead the Utah Jazz to a convincing 128-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at Salt Lake City.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

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

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

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

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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.

Danny Ainge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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.

Ace Bailey News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Jazz Forward Ace Bailey Draws Ray Allen Comparison From Former NBA Champion

Ace Bailey has averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists over eight games since the All-Star break. Utah Jazz assistant coach and former NBA standout Jason Terry thinks the 19-year-old is just getting started — and he reached for a Hall of Famer to make the point.