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Why Jaren Jackson Jr. Starting at Center Makes Sense for the Jazz

The Utah Jazz will have to change their starting center plans for next season a bit from their initial expectations entering the offseason. That's because of their deal to send Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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NBA Offseason Rumors: New Kevin Love Information

Last season, the Utah Jazz brought on Kevin Love as part of the John Collins three-team trade that helped continue the tank last season. Before the season started, it was rumored that Kevin Love might not be too interested in joining the Jazz once he got there.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 10

Utah Jazz's Projected Leading Scorer for 2026-27 Emerges

The Utah Jazz have several talented scorers on their roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Lauri Markkanen just came off his highest-scoring season in terms of nightly averages.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 9

What the Utah Jazz's Most Likely Final Move Is This Offseason

The Utah Jazz might have already made their final roster move this offseason. After the Jazz decided to bring in Mo Bamba on a two-year, $7.1 million deal, Utah had rounded out their roster to 15 traditional contracts.

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Report: Kevin Love wants to join 1 NBA team

Kevin Love is very much looking to join the party out East. The former NBA All-Star big man Love is interested in reuniting with LeBron James on the Philadelphia 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported this week.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 8

Keyonte George's Jazz Extension Could Be Signed Sooner Than Expected

The Utah Jazz have a contract extension on the horizon for Keyonte George. The question, though, has remained whether or not that deal could be coming as soon as this offseason, or tabled until next year.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / August 8

NBA Notes: Jazz, Kevin Love, Cavs, offseason, Wizards

Kevin Love’s future remains unsettled, and Jared Koch of Jazz On SI writes that Philadelphia’s interest only makes a return to Utah a little more complicated.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / August 7

Kevin Love’s agent has been in contact with Sixers about possible LeBron reunion

Kevin Love and LeBron James together again? It’s at least been discussed. Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, has been in contact with the 76ers since James announced he was signing with Philadelphia, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Kevin Love’s Agent Has Been In Contact With Sixers

Jeff Schwartz, Kevin Love‘s agent at Excel Sports Management, has been in contact with the Sixers since LeBron James announced he’d be signing with the team, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 7

Utah Jazz's Chances to Make Playoffs Aren't What Fans Think

The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a much better year in the 2026-27 season compared to what they've recently been accustomed to. They'll be rolling out Jaren Jackson Jr.

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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 / August 6

Jazz Sign Former Hornets G League Guard to Roster

The Utah Jazz have made a new signing to their roster to bolster their backcourt, presumably on a training camp deal. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes,

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / August 6

Terrell Brown Jr. To Sign With Jazz

Guard Terrell Brown Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Jazz, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it’ll likely be a non-guaranteed training camp contract featuring Exhibit 10 language.

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Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey Turns Heads With Kevin Durant Workout

Around this time in the NBA calendar, not many stories are making headlines. Many players and front office members are taking time to decompress and cool off from the prior season before the next season begins to ramp up in the coming months.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 5

Utah Jazz May Have Unexpected Sixth Man of the Year Candidate

The Utah Jazz, in the midst of their attempt to try and be a more competitive team this upcoming season, tend to have some players potentially in the running for some league awards.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 5

Utah Jazz Need to Consider Brice Sensabaugh Trade This Offseason

The Utah Jazz, as currently constructed, could decide not to make any more moves to their roster before opening night of next season and be ready to shoot for a postseason spot in the West.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 4

2026-27 Utah Jazz Roster: Contracts, Starting Lineup, Depth Chart

The Utah Jazz's offseason, for the most part, has seen its action die down as it relates to roster moves. They've gotten 15 roster spots filled, have sorted out all of their free agent situations, including that of Walker Kessler's, and could walk into next season as constructed and feel confident with the group on hand.

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Utah Jazz Reacts: Which award is most likely?

The best part of the upcoming season for the Utah Jazz is that there are many potentially great outcomes for multiple players. For Keyonte George, he has a chance to take another step in his development, and it’s exciting to think about what that means.