Utah Jazz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Goal of the Utah Jazz This Season: Win The NBA Cup

If you follow me on TikTok or Twitter you may already know this about me, but for those who don’t: I am a BIG NBA Cup supporter. We #RespectTheCup in this house.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 13

3 Utah Jazz Players Who Must Step Up for Rockets NBA Cup Matchup

The 1-11 Utah Jazz are desperately looking to climb out of their current 10-game losing streak that they've fallen into early this season on Friday night, as they'll be tasked with a road meeting against the 9-3 Houston Rockets.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 13

Jazz vs. Rockets Injury Report: Latest for Utah's Second NBA Cup Game

The Utah Jazz are on for their second NBA Cup game of the new season on Friday night, as they'll be taking on the Houston Rockets, looking to rebound from their brutal 10-game losing streak that's plagued them to this point.

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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 13

Utah Jazz Visit Houston Rockets on Friday

The Utah Jazz take on the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center (Houston) on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Jazz are 1-11 and have lost 10 straight. Utah lost to Orlando Magic 123-108 on Wednesday, Nov.

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / November 12

Interesting update on the Utah Jazz injury report

It’s become a recurring thing now for Jazz fans to get bad news on the injury report. But this time, it appears things are going in the right direction?

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / November 12

NBA’s anti-tanking rules ironically tanking Utah Jazz season

I know that sports fans have said, “This is our year,” at the beginning of every season for every sport since the dawn of man. Archaeologists only recently discovered cave drawings of ancient man calling his shot by prematurely tattooing the Larry O’Brien Trophy on his shoulder with the description: “Tigris River Valley Hunter-Gatherers 5,000 B.C.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 12

Utah Jazz's Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Is Already Starting to Backfire

Only a few months ago, the Utah Jazz took their big swing on the trade market when they went out to acquire former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr.

Darryn Peterson News / NBA Draft on SI / November 12

NBA Rookies: Darryn Peterson Showing Promise Despite Jazz Struggles

Darryn Peterson is one of the best shooting prospects in recent draft history. He got off to a slow start offensively but is slowly turning the corner.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 12

Grizzlies Could Miss Out On Top-5 Pick In 2027 NBA Draft Despite Owning Jazz’s First-Round Pick

The Utah Jazz are currently tied for the worst record in the 2026-27 NBA season at 1-11, and unfortunately for them, they do not own their 2027 first-round pick.

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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.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 12

Brice Sensabaugh Pinpoints How Utah Jazz Can Snap Losing Streak

The Utah Jazz have dug themselves a pretty deep hole to start the 2026-27 season, as they've rattled off a 1-11 record in their first 12 games, including a 10-game losing streak that just extended thanks to their Wednesday night loss to the Orlando Magic.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Final Injury Report for Magic-Jazz: Will Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George Play?

The Utah Jazz are at home Wednesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an interconference matchup. Utah enters Wednesday’s game with a 1-10 record after losing at home to the Miami Heat Monday night.

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Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 11

Jazz Injury Report vs. Magic: Keyonte George Could Make Comeback

The Utah Jazz are taking on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Orlando Magic following their latest loss to the Miami Heat. And while the Jazz are dealing with several injury concerns heading into the night against the Magic, there does tend to be some good news surrounding the status of Keyonte George before tip-off.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / November 11

Jazz can't catch a break as Utah loses Lauri Markkanen to injury

No NBA team is singin' the blues more right now than the Utah Jazz.

Heat lean on Giannis Antetokounmpo to hold off Jazz

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Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / November 11

Another huge injury blow to the Jazz

Another day, another addition to the injury report for the Utah Jazz. Shams Charania reported that Lauri Markkanen “has sustained a non-displaced fracture in his right hand and will be sidelined for at least a month” You can read more about it here from Tim MacMahon.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / November 11

$Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen out with hand fractures, to be reevaluated in four weeks$

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen out with hand fractures, to be reevaluated in four weeks

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen suffered two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the team announced Wednesday.

Mo Bamba News / Fadeaway World / November 9

Mo Bamba Shares His All-Time NBA Starting Five: 'Unbeatable Team'

Utah Jazz big man Mo Bamba was recently asked to create his all-time starting five, and while it can be a difficult task for some, it wasn’t really for him.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 9

LaMelo Ball keeping Timberwolves afloat without Anthony Edwards

LaMelo Ball proves worth by keeping Timberwolves afloat without Anthony Edwards

Once it was known that Antony Edwards would be out for several months, many started predicting the demise of the Minnesota Timberwolves. And while the

Ayo Dosunmu, Timberwolves handle Jazz for 4th straight win

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Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Jazz’s Darryn Peterson shows progress, welcomes push from Will Hardy

The Jazz keep losing. Darryn Peterson keeps learning. Friday offered some evidence that the second part is moving in the right direction. The rookie guard finished with 21 points, five assists, three blocks and two steals against the Mavericks, shooting 6-of-12 and scoring 12 straight points during one stretch.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / November 7

In 1985, Larry H. Miller paid $22 million for the Utah Jazz; 35 years later, the team sold for $1.66 billion

Larry H. Miller’s decision to buy the Utah Jazz was driven by a fear that the team would leave the state, not by a plan to make a fortune. Thirty-five years later, the franchise had become a valuable investment.

Will Hardy News / Hoops Rumors / November 7

Jazz Owner Smith Backs Hardy, Front Office Amid Slow Start

The Jazz fell to 1-8 with another loss on Friday, this time at the hands of Dallas. But prior to the game, owner Ryan Smith offered his support for head coach Will Hardy and a front office led by president of basketball operations Austin Ainge, per Na’Andre Emerson of The Deseret News.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Hoops Rumors / November 6

Jazz Center Jusuf Nurkic Out At Least Two More Weeks

The struggling Jazz will have to wait at least two more weeks to get Jusuf Nurkic back in action. The Jazz provided an update (Twitter link) on the veteran center’s status on Friday after he was re-evaluated by their medical staff for a toe injury on his right foot, which he sustained in the preseason game against Denver on Oct.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 27

Jazz hit with nightmare injury news as Jackson faces 6-8 week absence

Jazz hit with nightmare injury news as Jaren Jackson Jr. faces 6-8 week absence

Utah had built a strong backcourt that consisted of Lauri Markkanen and Jackson to pair with an excellent young core in Ace Bailey, Keyonte George and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson.

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