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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19
Lakers hoping offense wins championships
The conventional wisdom is that defense wins championships. The Lakers are hoping offense wins championships, too.
Keyonte George News / SLC Dunk / December 19
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers: Post Game Recap & Keyonte George’s Greatness 
The Utah Jazz fall to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers with the final score being 135-143 LAL. LeBron James turned back the clock and was only 7 rebounds short of a triple-double, while Luka did Luka things and ended up with a 45-point triple-double — these are the types of guys you get when you tank for a top 5 draft pick.
Lauri Markkanen News / EssentiallySports / December 18
Why Is Lauri Markkanen Not Playing Tonight vs Lakers? Latest Injury Update on Jazz Star
Tonight, the Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Delta Center, hoping to extend a three-game winning streak after beating the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 18
Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey Embraces Matchup vs. LeBron James, Lakers
The Utah Jazz will be facing against the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James for what's now their third meeting of the season, looking to bounce back from their last two showings in November.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Jazz swat away Pacers’ Walker Kessler trade efforts
Trade rumors continue to swirl around the Utah Jazz. The speculation comes even with Walker Kessler set to miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury.
Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 18
Three Jazz Players to See Bigger Roles vs. Lakers With Markkanen Out
For their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Utah Jazz have downgraded star forward Lauri Markkanen to out with a right groin injury, leaving him to miss his second game of the regular season thus far.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Jazz staying course as offers for Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler likely to roll in
Utah’s position in the standings is starting to raise eyebrows around the league. As Michael Scotto of HoopsHype notes, the Jazz would owe their 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City if it lands outside the top eight.
Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 18
Lakers Made Strong Push to Trade for Jazz Center Walker Kessler
It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers' rumored trade interest in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler might not just smoke. According to a new batch of rumors
Lauri Markkanen News / Athlon Sports / December 18
Jazz Announce Lauri Markkanen News Before Lakers Game
The Utah Jazz are looking to make it three wins in a row on Thursday when they face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in a home game at Delta Center.
Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 17
Lauri Markkanen's Status in Question for Lakers vs. Jazz
The Utah Jazz could be without the services of Lauri Markkanen in their upcoming home matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. According to the Jazz's latest injury report update, Markkanen has been downgraded from active to questionable due to right groin injury management.
Keyonte George News / SLC Dunk / December 17
The Downbeat: taking stock back on Keyonte George Cay
Ah, Keyonte Cay. An idle and immobilizing paradise planted firmly in the warm embrace of the [REDACTED] Ocean. A land where basketball hoops sprout from the soil.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 17
Brice Sensabaugh Raves Over Isaiah Collier’s Impact for Utah Jazz
For most of the Utah Jazz's season, the backcourt for their second unit has been held down by Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh as an appealing one-two punch on the offensive end, Collier fills in as the floor general, one who pushes the pace better than nearly anyone with an innate ability to bring pressure to the rim and make plays for others.
Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 17
Lauri Markkanen Sees Major Growth in One Utah Jazz Teammate
The Utah Jazz have seen several players around their roster showing some nice progression in their development through just the first two months of the new season.
Utah Jazz News / The Lead / December 17
Winning Is A Double Edged Sword For The Jazz Rebuild
There’s a volcano ready to blow in the middle of Salt Lake City. For years, the Utah Jazz fanbase has been patient with the front office since they traded Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell in 2022.
Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / December 16
Cooper Flagg makes history with 42, but Mavs fall to Jazz in OT
Keyonte George scored 37 points -- his second straight 30-plus-point game -- and dished out six assists while leading the Utah Jazz to a 140-133 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday in Salt Lake City.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 16
NBA Notes: Jazz, Georges Niang, Hawks, Grizzlies, John Konchar
Veteran forward Georges Niang remains weeks away from making his season debut, the Jazz announced in a team release. Niang continues to progress through rehab from a stress reaction in the fourth metatarsal of his left foot but will be sidelined at least two more weeks before being reexamined.
Georges Niang News / Hoops Rumors / December 15
Jazz’s Georges Niang Out At Least Two More Weeks
Veteran forward Georges Niang still isn’t close to making his season debut, according to the Jazz, who announced in a press release that the 32-year-old continues to progress through rehab but will be out at least two more weeks, which is the next time he’ll be reexamined.
Keyonte George News / Field Level Media / December 14
Improved Keyonte George, Jazz aim to take down Mavericks
The rebuilding process is accelerating for the Utah Jazz heading into their game with the Dallas Mavericks in Salt Lake City on Monday night. After posting a franchise-low 17 wins a year ago, Utah already has nine wins in mid-December this season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Keyonte George makes Jazz history in win over Grizzlies
While a throwback performance sparked a love affair with a veteran, it was one of the Utah Jazz's young players who had a career night on Friday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Love, actually: Jazz veteran shoots down Grizzlies
Kevin Love doesn't play a lot of minutes for the Utah Jazz. Friday, the 37-year-old turned back the block and reminded the world he's an NBA champion and Hall of Famer.
Will Hardy News / Hoops Wire / December 9
Will Hardy’s ‘play harder’ rant becomes flashpoint for sliding Jazz
Jazz coach Will Hardy appeared to reach a breaking point during Sunday’s 131-101 home loss to the Thunder, a game Oklahoma City won easily despite missing MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Will Hardy News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Video shows Will Hardy going off on Jazz players for their lack of effort
Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy lost his cool during a timeout in the team’s latest loss, and a fan captured the outburst on video. The Jazz fell to 8-15 on Sunday with a 131-101 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kevin Love News / BasketballNews.com / December 8
Kevin Love Mentors Jazz Rookie Bailey’s Rapid Rise
Bailey is a prominent figure in Utah's youth movement. At 19 years old and 6-foot-9 tall, the Jazz's No. 5 overall pick has quickly grabbed attention, not only from fans eager to see the future, but from a veteran who understands that kind of spotlight all too well.
Will Hardy News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Jazz coach Will Hardy brutally cursed out his players
Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy lost his patience with his players during a timeout on Sunday. Hardy could be heard berating his players during Utah’s 131-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Ut.
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