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Warriors Had Eyes on Jaren Jackson Jr. Before Jazz Deal

It looks like the Utah Jazz had at least one team in competition to acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. before ultimately traded from the Memphis Grizzlies–– the Golden State Warriors seemingly had some budding interest as well.

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Utah Jazz trade for Boston Celtics center

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz traded for Chris Boucher of the Boston Celtics. It was a move that had a lot of moving parts and pieces that leaked out slowly after it was done.

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Here’s the new-look Jazz roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline

It’s been a much more interesting NBA Trade Deadline than Utah Jazz fans ever expected. The trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. has signaled a clear shift toward a more winning focus next season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 5

Pacers Pushed Hard for Jazz's Walker Kessler Before Zubac Trade

It looks like the Utah Jazz had a potential Walker Kessler offer on the table from the Indiana Pacers before the NBA trade deadline struck, but ultimately turned it down.

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How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 5

Utah Jazz Quickly Cut Ties With Trade Deadline Acquisition

The Utah Jazz have reportedly released another one of their trade deadline additions brought in from this week. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on X, the Jazz are expected to waive big man Chris Boucher, who was acquired from the Boston Celtics before the trade deadline.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 5

Celtics Send Chris Boucher to Jazz in Trade Deadline Deal

The Utah Jazz have made yet another move at the trade deadline with just hours to go before the buzzer sounds. This time, they're doing business with the Boston Celtics.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 5

Keyonte George Weighs In on Jazz’s Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade

The Utah Jazz took a major trade deadline swing earlier this week with their deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies; an eye-catching move that now accelerates the team's window to compete as soon as next season, adding a two-time All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year to an already-strong frontcourt.

Balsa Koprivica News / Hoops Wire / February 5

Thunder acquire rights to Balsa Koprivica from Jazz

The Thunder and Jazz completed a small, paperwork-style trade Tuesday. Oklahoma City acquired the NBA draft rights to Serbian center Balsa Koprivica in exchange for cash considerations.

Balsa Koprivica News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Thunder Acquire Draft Rights To Balsa Koprivica

The Thunder and Jazz completed a minor trade on Tuesday, with Oklahoma City acquiring the draft rights to Serbian center Balsa Koprivica in exchange for cash considerations.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / February 4

Utah’s patient rebuild vs Washington’s hasty hyper-construction

There exist two rebuilding forces in today’s NBA. Though similar in intent, they are vastly different in method. And thanks to the recent action on the trade block, two perfect anecdotal examples have surfaced in two of the league’s franchises.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 4

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s New Utah Jazz Jersey Number Revealed

It looks like Jaren Jackson Jr. has officially decided on a jersey number with his new team, the Utah Jazz, and it'll be a bit different from what he was rocking with the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / February 4

Utah Jazz trade update: Jock Landale out, Lonzo Ball in, Lonzo Ball back out

What’s this feeling in my head? Whiplash? Dizziness? The Utah Jazz are not finished making last-second moves before the Feb 5 trade deadline after an eight-player swaperoo that sent Clayton, Hendricks, Anderson, Niang, and three firsts to Memphis in exchange for Jaren Jackson Jr, John Konchar, Vince Williams, and Jock Landale.

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Jazz Quickly Flip Player From Jaren Jackson Jr. Deal to Hawks

The Utah Jazz have wasted no time flipping one of the moving pieces involved in their blockbuster deal to acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. to another team: that's big man Jock Landale, who's reportedly heading to the Atlanta Hawks.

Lonzo Ball News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 4

Jazz Land Lonzo Ball in Surprising Trade With Cavaliers

The Utah Jazz have made another roster move less than 24 hours out from the NBA trade deadline, bringing in Lonzo Ball from the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Jazz have acquired Ball from the Cavaliers along with two second round picks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

Jazz PG Isaiah Collier's 22-assist night makes NBA history in multiple ways

Isaiah Collier made NBA history during the Jazz's 131-122 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.

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Jazz Find Rhythm in Indy: Collier’s Historic Night Leads Shorthanded Squad Past Pacers 131-122

Sometimes, the most memorable performances come when the deck is stacked against you. On a Tuesday night in Indianapolis, between the Jazz and Pacers, with a roster depleted by trades and injuries, the Utah Jazz didn’t just show up; they put on a clinic in resilience.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 3

With just seven players, Jazz beat Pacers to snap losing streak

Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and Brice Sensabaugh added 20 as the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 131-122 in a matchup of two short-handed teams on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

NBA Trade Grades: Did The Jazz Get Revenge On Grizzlies With Triple J Trade, & What The Trade Means For Utah Going Forward

The Utah Jazz rebuild may finally be coming to an end. NBA Trade Grades: Did The Jazz Get Revenge On Grizzlies With Triple J Trade, & What The Trade Means For Utah Going Forward In a surprising move, Utah acquired Jaren Jackson Jr.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3