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Projecting Utah Jazz's Starting Lineup & Rotation for 2026-27

The Utah Jazz are just around six weeks away from tipping off the start of their 2026-27 regular season; a year that should be shaping up to look a whole lot better and more exciting than what this team has seen through the past four.

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Five biggest storylines for the upcoming Jazz season

It’s one of the most anticipated seasons in Jazz history since they went for a repeat run to the Finals against Michael Jordan. Utah has been preparing for this new chapter for literal years, and they have the personnel to become something really special.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 7

3 Priorities the Utah Jazz Must Address Before Opening Night

The Utah Jazz are six weeks away from tipping off their 2026-27 regular season campaign. And for the most part, the Jazz's work around the roster has been completed before the start of next season.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 6

One Overlooked Winner of the Utah Jazz’s Cody Williams Trade

The Utah Jazz made the late-offseason decision to ship out their 2024 lottery pick, Cody Williams, along with John Konchar, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for veteran wing Josh Green.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 5

3 Small Rotation Changes the Utah Jazz Should Make This Season

The Utah Jazz are looking to make a key turnaround this season in order to go from a team that's competing for a top pick in the lottery to one that'll be trying to make their way into the postseason picture.

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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.

Josh Green News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 5

Why Josh Green Could Be the Jazz’s Perfect Trade Candidate to Shop

The Utah Jazz made a late-offseason deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves last month to send out former No. 10 pick Cody Williams and veteran wing John Konchar to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Josh Green.

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.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 4

Three Utah Jazz Players Rated Way Too Low in NBA 2K27

This year's edition of NBA 2K has officially released with NBA 2K27. And upon the release of NBA 2K27, we now know how each player on the Utah Jazz's roster is rated in this year's game.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 4

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Utah Jazz This Season

The Utah Jazz are heading into the 2026-27 season with much higher expectations than they've seen compared to their last four seasons. They're looking to win games and compete rather than having eyes on the lottery.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 3

Utah Jazz Land Two More National TV Games on 2026-27 Schedule

Upon the release of the Utah Jazz's 2026-27 regular season schedule, it was learned that they'd be taking the national TV stage for six of their 82 games throughout the year.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 3

Utah Jazz May Now Have Blueprint for Keyonte George Contract Negotiations

The Utah Jazz have still yet to come to an agreement on a new contract for their fourth-year guard Keyonte George. George is heading into his fourth season with the Jazz for the 2026-27 campaign, which marks the last year of his rookie contract and what could be a major payday to stick around in Utah.

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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 / 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.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 1

Utah Jazz Have an Obvious Move for Their Newly-Opened Roster Spot

The Utah Jazz now have one more open roster spot to work with heading into next season following their latest move to ship out Cody Williams and John Konchar to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Josh Green.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 1

3 Utah Jazz Players Whose Roles Could Change Most This Season

The Utah Jazz are looking to make a statement transition this coming NBA season by turning around from being one of the league's more frequent lottery participants in recent years to now gunning for a spot to play in the postseason for the first time since 2022.

NBA News / The Lead / August 31

The Jazz Are Building One of the Most Powerful Cultures in the NBA

On a warm day in Helsinki, Finland, a small group of friends works out together in a basketball arena. The group consists of Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ryan Smith, and Will Hardy.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / August 31

Timberwolves Should Have Homecoming With Franchise Icon Kevin Love

Veteran Kevin Love could very well be entering the final season of his storied NBA career. As of August 30, the soon-to-be-38-year-old power forward remains unsigned after playing last season with the rebuilding Utah Jazz.

John Konchar News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Insider Predicts John Konchar’s Next Destination as Timberwolves Waive Veteran Guard

Undrafted in 2019, John Konchar turned a two-way contract into an eight-season NBA career. He earned his minutes, carved out a role, and became a reliable rotational piece.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Timberwolves Waive John Konchar

As expected, the Timberwolves have waived John Konchar, the team announced Saturday night in a press release. The 30-year-old swingman was acquired from Utah earlier in the day in a trade designed to clear enough cap space for the signing of Jonathan Kuminga.

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.

Jusuf Nurkic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic dominates in Bosnia’s FIBA World Cup Qualifiers win over Italy

Bosnia and Herzegovina took on Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on Friday and earned a big 78-76 win. Utah Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic can be thanked for the team’s victory, as he went ballistic against Italy to keep Bosnia and Herzegovina alive in the tournament.

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.

Lauri Markkanen News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Lauri Markkanen Projected To Hit Trade Market To Open Bigger Roles For Jazz’s Young Players

Lauri Markkanen could once again become a major player in the trade market, with Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz arguing that the Utah Jazz should consider moving their star forward to create bigger opportunities for their young core.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Cavs could consider Kevin Love in search for big man

Could Kevin Love be headed back to the Cavaliers? Apparently, it’s at least something to watch. The Cavs are searching for another big man to provide depth behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Love as a potential option on The Hoop Collective podcast.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / August 18

Should Ace Bailey or Darryn Peterson Start for the Utah Jazz?

Basketball fans, rejoice. The NBA finally released its schedule, and on October 20, 2026, the 2026-2027 season will be underway. For Utah Jazz fans in particular, this is an exciting day.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / August 19

After a flurry of baffling moves, Jazz are now in do-or-die mode

Kicking the can down the road isn't an option forever. Eventually, the Jazz will have to show some sort of payoff.

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Kevin Love News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Report: Kevin Love wants to join 1 NBA team

Kevin Love is very much looking to join the party out East. The former NBA All-Star big man Love is interested in reuniting with LeBron James on the Philadelphia 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported this week.