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One Utah Jazz Player Has Earned More Minutes–– and One Hasn't

The Utah Jazz are five games deep into their 2026-27 campaign–– and so far, things haven't panned out quite as well as anyone in Salt Lake City would've imagined en route to posting a 1-4 record in the books.

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Jazz spooked on their home floor against Trail Blazers

The Jazz desperately needed a shining light in the pit of darkness they’d fallen into. Sure, they went toe to toe with LA, Memphis and San Antonio, but they couldn’t capitalise on early leads they had no business having in the first place.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 31

A good and bad stat for the Jazz so far this season

It’s been five games and a painful two days since the latest loss for Utah, which has me perusing some of the team statistics in the NBA. Are the Jazz a good rebounding team?

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 30

Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report: Lauri Markkanen's Updated Status

The Utah Jazz have one final matchup at the Delta Center against the Portland Trail Blazers before they head out on a four-game road trip. And heading into this weekend's contest against the Blazers, the Jazz will be looking to avoid their fourth consecutive loss, and thus dropping to a 1-5 record on the year.

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How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30

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

Darryn Peterson is shooting below 35 percent through his first five NBA games. The message from his Jazz teammates and coaches? Keep going. In fact, they’d like the No.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Darryn Peterson News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 30

How Darryn Peterson's Mindset Has Changed Amid Jazz Injury Concerns

The Utah Jazz were handed a couple of unfortunate injuries to kick off this past week in their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only did the Jazz end up losing Jaren Jackson Jr.

Isaiah Collier News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 29

Utah Jazz's Isaiah Collier Problem Is Becoming Hard to Ignore

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Utah Jazz had expected Isaiah Collier to be a quality backup guard in their rotation–– and perhaps an even better version of himself from the past two years.

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29

NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Collin Sexton, Warriors

Darryn Peterson scored 18 points against the Spurs. When the game needed deciding, though, the Jazz rookie was watching. Will Hardy pulled the No. 2 overall pick with 2:05 left in regulation and didn’t bring him back for overtime in Wednesday’s 117-111 loss.

Darryn Peterson News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 29

Why Utah Jazz Controversially Benched Darryn Peterson in OT vs. Spurs

The Utah Jazz came up short to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a narrow overtime loss, 111-117. And it was in the final moments of that loss for the Jazz that one particular name wasn't on the floor for Utah–– and that was their second-overall pick Darryn Peterson.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 29

Jazz Youngsters Can’t Hold On Versus The Spurs

Without Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkic, I sat down to watch this game out of necessity rather than anticipation. Victor Wembanyama has mastered the art of beating up on teams that cannot match up physically, and I don’t think a center rotation of Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba was striking much fear into his heart.

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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.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 29

What We Learned From Utah Jazz's Encouraging OT Loss to Spurs

The Utah Jazz have now dropped to a 1-4 record to start their 2026-27 campaign after a 111-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on their home floor in the Delta Center.

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Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Final Injury Report for Spurs-Jazz: Will Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr. Play?

The Utah Jazz are at home Wednesday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. Utah enters Wednesday’s game with a 1-3 record after losing at home to the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night.

Mo Bamba News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 28

Utah Jazz Have No Choice But to Give Mo Bamba More Minutes

At the tail-end of this past offseason, the Utah Jazz added Mo Bamba onto the back-end of their roster as a deeper depth piece to have within their frontcourt.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Is Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen playing vs. Spurs after injury scare?

The Utah Jazz have started the season 1-3, and there is still room to grow for the young team. They have another game coming up, this time against the San Antonio Spurs, but they may be without one of their key players.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 28

3 Utah Jazz Players Who Must Step Up Without Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Utah Jazz are going to be without one of their All-Star forwards for the next several weeks, as Jackson Jr. has suffered a torn MCL in his right knee that will sideline him until at least December.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Jazz's two big trades look rough after injury news

The Utah Jazz made it clear they were ending their four-year rebuild last season when they made a blockbuster deal for Jaren Jackson, Jr. But a brutal start to the 2026-27 season could mean another year of misery for the long-suffering Jazz.

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

Ty Jerome’s late free throws carry Grizzlies past Jazz

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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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Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Jazz’s Markkanen (Wrist), Jackson (Knee) Undergoing MRIs

A pair of Jazz frontcourt stars are undergoing MRIs after exiting Monday’s loss to Memphis due to injuries, writes John Coon of The Associated Press. Forward Lauri Markkanen injured his right wrist roughly six minutes into the first quarter as he attempted to run around a screen set by teammate Jaren Jackson Jr.

Utah Jazz News / EssentiallySports / October 27

ESPN Breaks Silence on Pat McAfee’s Decision to Never Return to Utah After 'Uncomfortable' GameDay Experience

Pat McAfee’s trip to Salt Lake City turned hostile after the University of Utah published an official video of students mocking him as “creepy.” The former NFL punter unloaded on his Monday show over the incident, declaring he hopes to never return to the campus.

Ace Bailey News / The Lead / October 26

Ace Bailey Is Reminding Everyone Why He Was the 5th Pick

“Do not go gentle into that good night.” Dylan Thomas wrote these words in his 1951 poem. These words perfectly encompass Ace Bailey’s preseason strides.

NBA News / HITC / October 26

Enes Kanter reveals why parents should never let their daughters date NBA players

Enes Kanter Freedom has made a striking claim about the NBA’s off-court culture, warning parents against letting their daughters date professional athletes after alleging that more than 95 per cent of NBA players cheat.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / October 26