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Dark Horse Emerging as Potential Suitor for Jazz's Walker Kessler

It looks like one intriguing suitor could have interest budding in Utah Jazz pending restricted free agent Walker Kessler. And no, it's not the Los Angeles Lakers, despite their often reported interest in the Jazz's defensive anchor over the past couple of seasons.

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Brayden Burries NBA Draft Profile: the best worst-case scenario

Now tell me something Is there a point to this? Or are we living for the feeling When we look back On what we did and reminisce? — Maybe You’re the Reason,

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 30

Three Realistic Trades the Utah Jazz Can Make This Offseason

The Utah Jazz, with an executive like Danny Ainge in the front office, are always prone to making a couple of deals in any given offseason. This summer projects to be no different.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 30

Free Agent Signings for Utah Jazz to Take the Next Step in 2026

The Utah Jazz are projected to have over $20 million in salary cap space this summer. That's not enough for a star-level signing, and with how this year's free agency class expects to shake out, it'd be hard for Utah to stumble upon an All-Star-level talent on the market anyways.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 29

Ranking Most Disappointing Players on the Utah Jazz This Season

The Utah Jazz, even in a 22-win season like they're fresh off of enduring, had several positive moments and takeaways across the past several months to help inspire some refreshing confidence for what's ahead for this budding roster.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

How Drafting Cameron Boozer Could Change Utah Jazz's Lineup

The Utah Jazz sit less than two weeks away from discovering their fate in this year's critical draft lottery in which they have top four odds of claiming the number-one pick, and over a 30% chance of finding their way into the top-three slots atop the board.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 29

Jazz Lauri Markkanen Trade a Pipe Dream Despite Pistons Buzz

It's that time of the NBA calendar when the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen get wrapped up in some offseason trade chatter, regardless of whether or not that trade is truly in the realm of possibilities.

Rui Hachimura News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 29

The Utah Jazz Should Target Rui Hachimura in Free Agency

Heading into this year's NBA offseason and free agency later in July, the Utah Jazz could have just enough cap space to pursue one or two worthwhile roster upgrades who can navigate into a rotational role next season.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 28

Utah Jazz's Three Biggest Threats to Sign Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz's most pressing free agent situation headed into this offseason centers around what's to come for restricted free agent center Walker Kessler.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / April 28

Which players do the Utah Jazz select in pre-lottery mock drafts?

For the fourth straight season, the NBA lottery has become a second Christmas for Utah Jazz fans, one that could possibly decide the fate of the franchise for years to come.

Kevin Durant News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 28

Utah Jazz Are Near-Impossible Spot for Kevin Durant Amid Trade Buzz

The Utah Jazz, with an executive like Danny Ainge in the front office, can't be counted out of really any trade rumor around the league given his extensive history in the league.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / April 28

A Coin Flip Controlled the Jazz’s Lottery Destiny

Does a coin toss determine whether the Utah Jazz keep their pick this season? The answer is somewhat complicated. Although people call it a “coin flip,” the NBA uses a machine similar to the lottery system.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / April 28

Utah Jazz NBA Draft wishlist: best fits, least fit-inducing prospects

The NBA Draft class of 2026 appears to be absolutely nothing like the 2024 draft class, and for that, we give thanks to the basketball gods. Tangible star power that bleeds beyond the top pick has forced nearly a third of the good citizens of the league to sabotage this year’s crop for the prospects of a more plentiful harvest in the future.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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Kevin Durant News / SLC Dunk / April 28

NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant a trade possibility for the Utah Jazz?

According to Michael Pina, the Utah Jazz would be one of many teams that would have a varying degree of interest in Kevin Durant if he becomes available.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27

Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane is no longer a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. But playing in front of former teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr., Bane was the star in a "grit-n-grind" style game, complete with bleeding arms.

Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game

Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4

Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off playoff upset

NBA cites seven missed calls in final minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors

Heat's big changes won't include Pat Riley or Bam Adebayo

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / April 21