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Utah Jazz's Win Streak Snapped in Humbling Blowout vs. Knicks

It was an ugly night for the Utah Jazz in the second leg of their back-to-back on the road in the Big Apple, dropping in blowout fashion to the New York Knicks, 112-146 for their 14th loss on the year.

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NBA News / SLC Dunk / December 5

Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks: Post Game Recap

The Jazz couldn’t get it done tonight against the New York Knicks, falling 146-112 in what was basically a disaster from the opening tip. Utah started this game like they were still in the locker room, going down 23-0 before Keyonte George finally got the first points of the night at the 5:27 mark.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 5

Utah Jazz Provide Big Jusuf Nurkic Update Before Knicks Game

It looks like the Utah Jazz will have starting center Jusuf Nurkic available after all in their back-to-back game against the New York Knicks. According to a team announcement, the Jazz will upgrade Nurkic from questionable to available vs.

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NBA News / The Predictors / December 5

Jazz score 42 in the fourth to take down Nets, 123-110

The Utah Jazz stormed back with a massive fourth-quarter surge, riding Lauri Markkanen’s 30 points and Keyonte George’s 29 to a 123–110 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

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Utah Jazz Embracing Early Impact From Kevin Love, Jusuf Nurkic

While they might not be cornerstone pieces of the future for the Utah Jazz and their rebuild process, the veteran duo of Kevin Love and Jusuf Nurkic have seemingly had a lot to offer to the team within their initial stint in Salt Lake City.

Kyle Filipowski News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 5

Utah Jazz's Kyle Filipowski Talks Challenges of Coming Off Bench

Through the first part of his second season with the Utah Jazz, big man Kyle Filipowski has remained a key fixture off the bench as a contributor in the frontcourt for just over 20 minutes a night.

Utah Jazz News / Total Apex Sports / December 5

Utah Jazz Stuns Brooklyn with a Fourth-Quarter Masterpiece 123-110

In the concrete jungle where dreams are made, the Utah Jazz found themselves in a nightmare. Down by as many as 15 points in the first half, staring down a Brooklyn Nets team that seemed to have their number, it felt like another long night on the road.

Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / December 4

Lauri Markkanen (30), Keyonte George (29) propel Jazz past Nets

Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points, Keyonte George added 29 and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 6:29 left in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz rallied for a 123-110 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night in New York.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / December 4

Jazz vs Nets player grades: Keyonte is literally glowing red-hot right now

With apologies to those dying to know Cody Williams’ grade for the night, I’m going to avoid writing a paragraph about players who appeared in fewer than 10 minutes tonight.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 4

Utah Jazz Downgrade Noteworthy Starter vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Utah Jazz will seemingly be without one starter in the mix for their first of a back-to-back in New York against the Brooklyn Nets. According to the Jazz's latest injury report update, center Jusuf Nurkic has been downgraded from questionable to out against the Nets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 4

Why Utah Jazz Aren’t Ready to Go All-In on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the premier talents in the world. It's rare for one of the three best players in the universe to ever become available on the market, but when they do, teams line up to trade for their services.

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Utah Jazz News / The Lead / December 4

The Utah Jazz Need to Figure Out Who Is Closing Games

The Utah Jazz are still in the process of figuring out their long-term closer, which is understandable for a rebuilding team The absence of a go-to option in the clutch signals something bigger than a single missed shot — it points to uncertainty about the team’s identity and how it chooses to finish games.

Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / December 1

Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George lead Jazz to split with Rockets

Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and Keyonte George added 28 to lead the Utah Jazz to a 133-125 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday in Salt Lake City.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / December 1

Jazz Need Ace Bailey to Make Utah a Three-Star Team

With mild inconsistency from their bench unit and teams keying in on Lauri Markkanen, the Jazz find themselves at an interesting junction in their rebuild — they’ve begun to run into an offensive problem. In recent years, the Jazz have been known for having a poor defense.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Jazz rumors: Trade Lauri Markkanen? Rivals expect opposite

Ahead of this year’s NBA deadline, many anticipate the Utah Jazz will make a move, however, will it be one of the trade rumors that involves Lauri Markkanen?

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / November 30

Rival teams now expect Jazz to add help, not trade Lauri Markkanen

Many around the league are starting to believe the Jazz have made up their minds on Lauri Markkanen, and it is not in the direction rival teams were hoping for.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / November 30

G League Playing Pivotal Role in Utah Jazz Rebuild

On Nov. 22, Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr. were assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars for assignment. Clayton Jr. recorded 20 points, three steals, and five assists in his debut.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Jazz rumors: The $19.3 million trade chip that could come in handy this season

The Utah Jazz are off to a poor 5-12 start this 2025-26 NBA season. On top of that, Jazz center Walker Kessler is out for the season with an injury. Kessler was a common trade candidate in plenty of rumors, but now he is sidelined, and it’s a tough blow for Utah as well.

Georges Niang News / Hoops Rumors / November 23

Jazz forward Georges Niang to be re-evaluated in 10-14 days

Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days as he seeks to return from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the Jazz announced in a press release on Saturday.