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The Utah Jazz have a great opportunity to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season, largely due to their front office. They made the moves to get to where they’re at, and after years of tanking basketball, it seems to be finally paying off.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 22

Utah Jazz Mock Draft Roundup

The NBA Draft is getting closer, and the mixed signals are flying right and left, and it’s hard to know for sure what the Utah Jazz might do at #2. Everything obviously depends on what the Washington Wizards do at #1.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 21

Jazz NBA Draft History: How Utah Has Fared Over the Last Decade

The Utah Jazz still sit over a month away until they have to decide on who to select with their number two pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. As to who that talented prospect will be for the Jazz ultimately to land on––whether it be Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, or the local AJ Dybantsa––remains to be seen.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 19

New Details Surface on Darryn Peterson That Jazz Must Be Wary Of

When it comes to the Utah Jazz's number-two pick in this year's NBA draft, there might be no name who's been linked as their most likely selection more than Kansas guard Darryn Peterson; viewed by many as a top-two overall prospect, and the best guard of anyone in this incoming class.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 19

Utah Jazz Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Cap Space

The Utah Jazz are still a few weeks away before the bulk of their offseason work gets underway. Between the draft, free agency, and any other moves to come in between, this offseason could be a busy one to finally get this Jazz roster on the right track for a playoff push come the 2026-27 campaign.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / May 18

Jazz Considered ‘Unlikely’ To Trade Up From No. 2 To No. 1

The Jazz, who hold the No. 2 pick in next month’s draft, have reportedly reached out to the Wizards about the possibility of acquiring the No. 1 overall selection.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / May 18

Jazz Writer Chandler Holt Gives Perspective on Utah’s Historic Lottery

After years of hardship and suffering, the Utah Jazz finally struck gold in the NBA Lottery. The date May 10, 2026, the date Utah got the No. 2 pick, should be hung up in the rafters of the Delta Center for time and eternity.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 18

No, the Utah Jazz Aren't Trading Ace Bailey for the First-Overall Pick

After this year's NBA draft lottery unraveled, the Utah Jazz quickly found themselves in a batch of swirling trade rumors linking them with potential interest of moving up to the number one overall pick in a deal with the Washington Wizards, despite slotting in at the second-overall pick themselves.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 18

Three Former Jazz Players With a Shot to Reach NBA Finals

While the Utah Jazz's budding roster is trending up and in the right direction, they're still a few steps away from being able to make their aspired jump into being a premier contender, and being one of the lucky four to find their way to the conference finals stage.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 17

The most Jazz should be willing to trade to get No. 1 pick from Wizards

After years of stockpiling draft capital and developing young talent, Utah Jazz suddenly find themselves within striking distance of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 17

Should the Utah Jazz trade up for the #1 pick?

Outside of drafting two hall-of-famers in a row in John Stockton and Karl Malone, the Utah Jazz jumping to #2 in the 2026 could be considered the second-best stroke of luck in franchise history.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17

One Player Utah Jazz Must Avoid Reaching for in NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz managed to hit big in this year's draft lottery in order to jump up to the second-overall pick, and thus have the chance to secure one of the top prospects in the class.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17

One Utah Jazz Trade That Could Change the Bench Dynamic After Lottery

The Utah Jazz enter this offseason unlikely to make a huge shakeup via trade to their roster (outside of a potential trade to the number-one pick), barring any unforeseen changes.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 16

All Utah Jazz Draft Picks, Swaps & Protections in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

The Utah Jazz head into this year's draft sitting in a pretty phenomenal spot at the second-overall pick–– making for their first time picking at that number two spot in over 40 years.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 16

What It Would Cost Utah Jazz to Trade for No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft

In the weeks leading up to this year's NBA draft, the Utah Jazz have found themselves in the middle of some lingering draft buzz linking them to a potential trade up the board from their number two pick to the top spot at number one.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Jazz owner leaves door open for AJ Dybantsa trade-up in NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz recently had some good luck in the NBA lottery when they were awarded the number two overall pick, behind only the Washington Wizards, who got number one.

Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / May 14

Jazz Begin Trade Talks To Move Up In Draft And Select AJ Dybantsa With The No. 1 Pick

The Washington Wizards won this year’s NBA draft lottery, but the Utah Jazz weren’t far behind. With the second pick, they will have an enormous pool of young prospects from which to develop their next star.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Smith Entertainment Group announces state-of-the-art performance center for NHL’s Mammoth, NBA’s Jazz

The Utah Mammoth are going to have to find some fresh new digs to prepare for the ice in the near future. On Thursday, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG)

Utah Jazz News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

AJ Dybantsa Report Hoping to Stay in Utah as Jazz Draft Buzz Intensifies

The Washington Wizards officially won this year’s NBA Draft lottery. That basically means they can select whichever prospect they want in June. However, the projected number one overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, is allegedly not too excited to play for the Wizards.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

AJ Dybantsa may reportedly try to steer his way to one team

AJ Dybantsa may be doing whatever he can to stay home.

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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.

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.

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