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The biggest story of the 2026 NBA Draft for the Utah Jazz was their pickup of Darryn Peterson with the second-overall pick, who's set to be the next pivotal cornerstone for their rebuild that's now preparing to take a major turn in the right direction for the 2026-27 season.

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Utah Jazz Announce Darryn Peterson's Jersey Number

The Utah Jazz have announced which jersey number their second-overall pick, Darryn Peterson will wear starting next season. And, spoiler alert, it's a number that someone else on the roster had been wearing before Peterson's arrival: it's 22.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26

Five reasons the Utah Jazz could be one of the best League Pass NBA teams in 2027

The Utah Jazz are already looking like one of the most exciting teams in the NBA for the 2026-27 season after years of tanking. The Jazz can field a starting five of Keyontae George, No.

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Projecting the Utah Jazz Starting Lineup & Rotation After NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz are now a couple of days removed from the 2026 NBA Draft, where they were able to land a cornerstone for the future of their franchise in second-overall pick Darryn Peterson.

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Where Darryn Peterson Would Rank Among The Best Jazz Prospects Ever

The Utah Jazz are entering next season with a prospect many are considering the best prospect in team history. But is he really? Let’s take a look at all the prospects in team history and decide who were the top ten best prospects in Jazz history.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Ryan Smith reveals how Carlos Boozer found out Cameron wasn’t going to Jazz

Carlos Boozer developed into an All-Star with the Utah Jazz, and arguably became one of the best players in franchise history during his NBA career. So it might have seem fitting if his son, Cameron Boozer, a projected top-three pick in the NBA Draft, would have ended up in the same place.

Darryn Peterson News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 25

What Utah Jazz's Selection of Darryn Peterson Means for Free Agency

The Utah Jazz have just wrapped up the first major checkpoint of this offseason by getting past the 2026 NBA Draft, and landing one of the class' most prized prospects in Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.

Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Jazz owner makes Walker Kessler stance clear amid rumors

The Utah Jazz recently took a step into the future by selecting point guard Darryn Peterson with the number two overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Peterson figures to be a day one starter for the Jazz as they look to work their way out of the NBA basement and toward contention.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 24

4 Prospects the Utah Jazz Could Trade Up to Draft in the Second Round

After landing Darryn Peterson at the top of Tuesday night's first round, the Utah Jazz are heading into day two of the 2026 NBA Draft without a second round at their disposal.

Utah Jazz News / HITC / June 24

The problem Darryn Peterson is already facing at Utah Jazz after NBA Draft

Darryn Peterson was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Utah Jazz are banking on him becoming the franchise cornerstone they’ve been chasing for years.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 24

Biggest Winners & Losers From Utah Jazz's Darryn Peterson Selection

The Utah Jazz made their long-awaited selection with their second-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft official by taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson as the franchise's newest cornerstone.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 24

6 Things Darryn Peterson Had to Say After Being Drafted to Utah Jazz

After a long, weeks-long stretch of waiting, the Utah Jazz finally landed on Kansas guard Darryn Peterson as their second-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft–– giving the roster a true cornerstone piece to add into their backcourt.

Utah Jazz News / HITC / June 24

Darryn Peterson made bold promise to the Utah Jazz before NBA draft

Darryn Peterson has already made a huge promise to the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft. Since ending the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert experiment, the Utah Jazz have been in search of their next franchise-altering star.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 24

NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs

Darryn Peterson hasn’t forgotten the draft process. The Jazz selected Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick, and while many evaluators viewed him as one of the elite prospects in the class, the former Kansas star made it clear he believes he should have gone first.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson has some serious goals for rookie season in Utah

Darryn Peterson wasted little time setting high expectations after becoming the Utah Jazz’s No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Peterson, a one-and-done

Kobe Bryant News / EssentiallySports / June 24

'I Can See The Kobe (Bryant)': NBA Legend Reacts to Darryn Peterson Getting Picked at No.2 By Jazz

The Utah Jazz made a major splash in the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting explosive Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick. With the top-two spot predictions always swinging between AJ Dybantsa and Peterson, this move sparked the hype train among NBA veterans.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Jazz select Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick of NBA Draft

After the Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa first overall, the Jazz have made Kansas guard Darryn Peterson the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft.

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Darryn Peterson speaks out on controversial decision to snub Jazz workout

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Darryn Peterson drafted by Utah Jazz: Analysis, contract details, more

Considered one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson is off the board. The Utah Jazz selected him with the No. 2 overall pick. Peterson was one of the highest-rated recruits from the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Darryn Peterson speaks out on controversial decision to snub Jazz workout

Darryn Peterson has cleared the air on his decision to snub the Utah Jazz and other teams at the top of the NBA draft. The Kansas Jayhawks star only worked out for the Washington Wizards, who hold the No.

Utah Jazz News / HITC / June 18

Cam Boozer’s link to the Jazz could point to their real plan for pick No. 2

For months now, the talk surrounding the Utah Jazz and the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has revolved around a single question: which prospect offers the most potential?

Walker Kessler News / Hoops Rumors / June 17

Jazz Have Reportedly Offered Kessler Five Years, $140MM

The Jazz have put a five-year contract offer on the table for restricted free agent center Walker Kessler, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who reports that the proposal is worth $140MM.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 16

Jazz still sorting through choices at No. 2

The Jazz may own the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean they know exactly what they’re doing with it. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Utah remains undecided as the draft approaches and is still evaluating several possibilities near the top of the board.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 16

Jazz Are Torn, Weighing Options With Second Pick

The Jazz are in an enviable position, with the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which is considered to have three very high-level prospects at the top.