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Utah Jazz Reveal Walker Kessler’s Status for Final Preseason Game

The Utah Jazz will finally have their starting big man back in the rotation for their final preseason game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Walker Kessler has officially been upgraded to available vs.

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Utah Jazz Have Surprise Inactive vs. Portland Trail Blazers in Preseason

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their second-year players during their fourth and final game of their preseason slate. According to The Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen, the Jazz have downgraded wing Cody Williams to out with an illness.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 16

3 things we’ve learned from Utah Jazz Preseason

There’s only one game left in Preseason for the Utah Jazz. And even though we’ve only had three games, there’s a lot we’ve learned so far. Here’s what we have learned up to this point.

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NBA News / SLC Dunk / October 15

Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers square off for a preseason clash

“Wait! Wait! Just because Ace isn’t playing doesn’t mean you shouldn’t watch this game! Please stick around a while longer — please!!” Yeah, you read that correctly (and I applaud your literacy).

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 15

Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Shares Initial Thoughts on Ace Bailey

Through three preseason games and the motions of training camp, the Utah Jazz have begin to get more and more familiar with what type of player they have in this summer's fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 15

Utah Jazz Waive Two Players Before Regular Season

The Utah Jazz have waived two players from the roster with just over a week to go until the NBA regular season tips off. According to a team announcement, the Jazz have waived both guard Max Abmas and forward Cam McGriff.

Taylor Hendricks News / SLC Dunk / October 15

The Downbeat: a Taylor of two Hendricks

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch

Ace Bailey News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Ace Bailey Took Just 28 Dribbles To Get 29 Shots With An Amazing Percentage

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has been among the more intriguing figures from this year’s draft. Widely touted as one of the most talented players in his class, the No.

Ace Bailey News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Troubling news surfaces about Ace Bailey

19-year-old Ace Bailey is apparently not a picture of health right now. The Utah Jazz rookie Bailey is currently dealing with tendinitis in both of his knees.

Utah Jazz News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Checking In on the NBA's Top 3 Trade Targets From the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz will be an NBA team to keep an eye on this season. Not because the Jazz are gong to make a run in the Western Conference, but because their status as a rebuilding squad with some valuable veterans could create a scenario where a fire sale happens in Utah.

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / October 14

What Are the Utah Jazz Going to Do With Walker Kessler?

What exactly are the Utah Jazz planning to do with Walker Kessler’s contract extension? Not long ago, he looked like a core piece in Salt Lake City — a young center who could protect the rim, rebound in traffic, and give the team a steady defensive identity.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 14

Utah Jazz's Will Hardy Really Pleased With Walt Clayton Jr.

The biggest difference-maker among this year's Utah Jazz rookie class is none other than fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey, who's already made his presence felt in a major way during his first three preseason exhibition showings.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 14

NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Thunder, Buddy Boeheim, Nets

The Jazz are taking no chances with rookie forward Ace Bailey, who’s dealing with tendonitis in both knees. Head coach Will Hardy told reporters the issue isn’t serious, adding that Bailey was pulled from Monday’s preseason game as a precaution.

Ace Bailey News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Is Ace Bailey's Injury Setback Common in the NBA?

Ace Bailey has made the Utah Jazz look like geniuses for selecting him fifth overall so far. Many NBA fans are accusing analysts of overthinking the former Rutgers forward’s value, as mock drafts started sliding him down the board throughout a strange pre-draft process.

Taylor Hendricks News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 14

Utah Jazz's Taylor Hendricks Opens Up on Return From Injury

The Utah Jazz have gotten the motions of preseason underway with now three exhibition games under their belt, all of which have offered a look at Taylor Hendricks back on the floor for the first time in almost a full calendar year since his devastating leg injury of last season.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 13

Mavericks vs. Jazz Player Grades: A surprise top grade

The Jazz are winless through three preseason games. That’s not much of a surprise. But the person with the best grade in tonight’s game sure is. (Note on Grading Scale) All performances are relative.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 13

'Unreal' – Jazz Rookie Reflects on Facing Idol Kevin Durant in First NBA Game

Utah Jazz rookie forward Ace Bailey got to play against his favorite player, Kevin Durant, over the past week. Bailey had his preseason debut against the Houston Rockets and had a decent game.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Jazz forward to be re-evaluated in two to three weeks

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks as he works to come back from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced in a press release.

Lauri Markkanen News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11

NBA Insider Hints at Another Rumor-Filled Year for Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz won’t be exiting their rebuild this season, but they have a lot to look forward to after seeing the top-five pick Ace Bailey thrive throughout the preseason.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz

Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now. Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be off Utah’s roster within a year, Ainge got straight to the point.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 9