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Jazz bring back 25-year-old forward for second stint

The Utah Jazz have been busy this offseason, working to fortify their roster by signing guard Keyonte George to a long-term contract extension. Rookie phenom Darryn Peterson gained George’s respect recently during a busy news week that included another move in the frontcourt.

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Utah Jazz Draft Picks: Full List of Every Selection in 2027, 2028 & Beyond

The Utah Jazz are still a ways away from being on the clock to bring in their next set of incoming rookies in the 2027 NBA Draft. They haven't even seen this year's No.

Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / September 25

4 Potential Trade Deals The Utah Jazz Could Accept For Lauri Markkanen If They Keep Losing

The Utah Jazz have spent the last few years saying Lauri Markkanen is part of what they’re building, and honestly, that position has made sense because he’s still only 29, he’s under contract through 2028-29, and he just bounced back with 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 47.7% from the field, 35.5% from three, and 89.6% from the line.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 25

What Utah Jazz's Ideal Extension Price Looks Like for Brice Sensabaugh

The Utah Jazz just hashed out a big extension earlier last week when they decided to ink guard Keyonte George to a new four-year, $157.5 million deal to keep him on the roster for the foreseeable future.

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How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / September 25

The Utah Jazz have a lineup question

The Utah Jazz have a problem. Well, not really a problem, more of a tough decision. The Jazz have to decide what to do with their starting lineup, and it’s not a simple thing.

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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.

Keyonte George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23

Brian Windhorst sends Kyrie Irving warning to Jazz after extending Keyonte George

After the Utah Jazz inked Keyonte George to a $157.5 million contract extension, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reminded NBA fans what happened to the Cleveland Cavs and Kyrie Irving.

Keyonte George News / Stadium Rant / September 23

The Utah Jazz Struck Gold With The Genius Keyonte George Contract Extension

The Utah Jazz just locked down their point guard of the future. Keyonte George just agreed to a massive five-year, $157 million contract that will keep the young guard in Utah until 2032.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 23

Jazz's Keyonte George Says One Thing Stands Out About Darryn Peterson

The Utah Jazz have had Darryn Peterson in the building for around three months now, and sitting about a month away from the regular season, the clock is slowly ticking down before we get to see this year's No.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 23

Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Revisits Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa Debate

The Utah Jazz are only a few weeks away from seeing their second-overall pick Darryn Peterson get on the floor for his first NBA regular season game. But it wasn't too long ago when there was a bit of debate surrounding whether or not the Jazz could end up with BYU star AJ Dybantsa in this year’s draft, who would ultimately wind up going No.

Rudy Gobert News / SLC Dunk / September 22

Jazz legend Rudy Gobert stuns with new look at training camp

Once a Jazzman, always a Jazzman, and former Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert is an honorary member of the Jazz community for life. And thanks to perhaps the driest and most boring offseason in the history of professional basketball, I suppose fashion week is in order.

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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 / Utah Jazz on SI / September 22

3 Potential Reunions Utah Jazz Could Pursue for Final Roster Spot

The Utah Jazz has seen some noteworthy turnover over the past several years as they've embarked on a drastic roster retool in hopes of building back a playoff-level group in due time.

Darryn Peterson News / SLC Dunk / September 22

Darryn Peterson is about to shock the NBA

It’s clear that a lot of the NBA is starting to figure out that the Utah Jazz might be on the verge of a special season. But they’re not getting just how good it might be.

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Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson gets major props from Keyonte George

Following an eight-month period that saw them acquire former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., draft Kansas Jayhawks sensation Darryn Peterson and sign talented guard Keyonte George to a five-year, $155 million contract extension, the Utah Jazz are ready to make a jump in the standings.

Steve Ballmer News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 21

Utah Jazz Owner Speaks on Steve Ballmer, LA Clippers Controversy

Just a few weeks away from the start of the new NBA season, the league swung down the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers following their recent investigations surrounding potential cap circumvention when signing Kawhi Leonard.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 20

Utah Jazz Could Still Trade One Player After Cody Williams Deal

The Utah Jazz, as currently constructed, could simply enter the 2026-27 season and be ready to go for the year ahead. They have 14 players signed under

Keyonte George News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

More Details On Keyonte George’s Extension With Jazz

Jazz guard Keyonte George finalized a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale contract extension on Friday. The deal, which has a base value of $155MM and features $500K in annual incentives, begins in 2027/28 and runs through ’31/32.

Keyonte George News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Keyonte George Breaks Silence After $157.5M Jazz Extension

On Friday, Keyonte George became just the third player from the 2023 Draft to sign his extension. Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson were the first two, and then the Utah Jazz showed faith in their 22-year-old star.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 19

What's Next for Utah Jazz After Keyonte George's 5-Year Extension

The Utah Jazz completed a big task on their to-do list on Friday afternoon after news had broken that the team had agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension with Keyonte George, keeping him in Salt Lake City until 2032.

Keyonte George News / Yardbarker / September 18

Why Jazz should trade Lauri Markkanen after latest move

Why Jazz should trade Lauri Markkanen after Keyonte George extension

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Jazz lock up Keyonte George with well-deserved contract extension

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Josh Green News / The Lead / September 14

What the Josh Green Trade Means for the Jazz, Timberwolves

When you think of August, most people don’t think of sports news unless you’re following MLB or MLS. In the NBA, August means preseason prep. However, under the new CBA, small deals continued to happen throughout the summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.