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On YouTubeUtah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 12
NBA combine measurements for potential Utah Jazz draft targets 
After an incredible NBA lottery, the Utah Jazz are sitting pretty at the #2 spot in the NBA Draft. That means they will have a chance to choose from the top tier of the draft with their pick.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 11
Don’t you dare trade up, Utah
It happened. The Utah Jazz moved up in the NBA Draft Lottery. After three years of soul-searching, serial-killer-esque bulletin-boarding, and mass panic flowing through the bloodstream of every resident in the greater Salt Lake City area (you remember), all of the tanking has been worth it.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 11
Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Leaving Options Open at No. 2 Pick
The Utah Jazz struck gold in this year's NBA draft lottery by jumping up to obtain the number two pick on the board, making it the franchise's first second-overall pick dating back to 1980.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Jazz’s Ryan Smith gets brutally honest on process ahead of No. 2 pick
As the Utah Jazz moved up in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the team could be on the precipice of taking a player who will be a foundational piece for the future.
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.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 11
Why Jazz Trading Up for No. 1 Pick Makes Perfect Sense
The Utah Jazz lucked out for the first time in franchise history during this year's NBA lottery when they stumbled upon the second-overall pick in the draft.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 10
Utah Jazz jump to #2 in the lottery, plus full results
In what has a chance to be one of the most important nights in Jazz history, the Utah Jazz jumped in the NBA Lottery to the #2 spot for the upcoming NBA draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Austin Ainge: Jazz fans have waited a long time for something like this
The Jazz didn’t land No. 1. They still walked away feeling pretty good. Utah jumped to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery after entering the night with the fourth-best odds.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Perfect Jazz 2026 NBA Draft pick after lottery move up to No. 2
The Utah Jazz were one of the big winners of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. They went into the lottery with the fourth best odds, but that equated to a less than 50% chance (45.2%) at a top-four pick.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 10
Utah Jazz Mock Draft After NBA Lottery: Who's the Pick at No. 2?
Luck was finally on the Utah Jazz's side in this year's NBA draft lottery. After entering Sunday's lottery with the fourth-best odds of landing the number-one pick, the Jazz would find themselves jumping up to the second selection, making for their first-ever move up the board in any lottery throughout franchise history.
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 / Utah Jazz on SI / May 10
Utah Jazz Get No. 2 Pick in NBA Draft: What It Means
The results are officially in for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, and for the first time in franchise history, the odds were in the Utah Jazz's favor–– as they moved up to the second-overall pick on the board.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 10
Pigs Fly, Jazz Move Up in the Draft!
An instant reaction to the NBA draft lottery results. The integrity! Won’t someone please think of the integrity? The Utah Jazz have moved up in the draft for the first time in franchise history.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 10
Breaking Down the Utah Jazz's Worst Possible Lottery Outcome
The Utah Jazz are right on the cusp of learning where they'll be selecting in this year's draft with the lottery officially on the horizon for Sunday afternoon.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 10
Jazz Draft Lottery History: Where Has Utah Landed in the Past?
The Utah Jazz have officially arrived at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, where after a long wait and a season full of piling up losses, they'll finally know where they'll be picking in the draft later next month to add another key piece for their future.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 9
Under-the-Radar Draft Lottery Result That Could Help Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are just hours away from finding out what their fate will be in this year's NBA draft lottery after a long and anticipated wait, where both they and every other team in the room on Sunday will be hoping to find their way to the coveted number one pick on the board.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 8
The NBA is not ready for the Jazz if they win the NBA lottery
This Mother’s Day is probably the most consequential Mother’s Day in Utah Jazz history (I haven’t checked, I’m guessing, okay). The thing the NBA doesn’t realize is that it’s going to be consequential for the entire league, as well.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 8
What the Jazz's Draft Pick Projections Mean Heading Into NBA Lottery
The Utah Jazz are just days away from discovering their fate in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, which they've eagerly awaited for the last several months, hoping to strike gold on a top pick to land one of this year's premier incoming prospects.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 7
Jazz NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Can Utah Get the No. 1 Pick?
The Utah Jazz are just days away from discovering their fate in this year's long-awaited NBA draft lottery, coming fresh off a long regular season of losses, putting them in a solid position to get lucky at the league's drawing in Chicago.
Keyonte George News / SLC Dunk / May 6
Utah Jazz roll the dice with Keyonte George at the NBA Draft Lottery
As hilarious as it would have been to send one final middle finger in the direction of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Derrick Favors will not be the Utah Jazz’s representative for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 6
Utah Jazz Announce Their NBA Draft Lottery Representative
The Utah Jazz have officially revealed who will be representing them for this year's NBA Draft Lottery. Per a video from the Jazz's social media, it'll be Keyonte George who's headed to Chicago this weekend to be on stage while the lottery results are announced.
Kevin Love News / TV Insider / May 4
NBA Star Kevin Love Talks Famous Family’s ‘Trauma’ & Going No-Contact With Parents
NBA star Kevin Love recently opened up about going no-contact with his parents for nearly a decade. During the May 4 episode of the School of Greatness podcast, the forward-center for the Utah Jazz addressed his complicated family dynamics.
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.
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.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Jazz Announce 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League Details
The Salt Lake City Summer League will be back for an 11th year this July, the Jazz announced today in a press release. Games will be played on July 4, 6, and 7 at the Jon M.
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