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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 17

The Utah Jazz’s BIGGEST Blunder? Reevaluating Utah’s 2019 Offseason

After reigning MVP and the runner-up for MVP in 2019, James Harden and the rest of the Houston Rockets gentlemen-swept the Utah Jazz 4-1 in April of 2019 and beat the Jazz for the second year in a row in the playoffs, the Jazz decided it was time to change it up and “upgrade” the roster.

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.

Ace Bailey News / SLC Dunk / May 16

What does this all mean for Ace Bailey?

The Utah Jazz are entering next season with what is likely going to be a problem, a good problem. The core for the future is looking like the following six players: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 15

Utah Jazz Projected 2026-27 Starting Lineup After NBA Draft Lottery

The Utah Jazz enter this year's NBA draft with a golden opportunity to add yet another young roster cornerstone by landing the second pick in the lottery after building what looks to be a real playoff contender as soon as next season.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Insiders dump cold water on Jazz trade with Wizards, but there’s a twist

Since the NBA Draft Lottery, teams have let it be known that everything is on the table when it comes to trading their pick. The Washington Wizards don’t seem to mind moving back from the No.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / May 15

NBA Trade Rumors: Utah Jazz talking with the Wizards?

According to Jeremy Woo, the Utah Jazz have reached out to the Washington Wizards … about potentially trading up… From Marc J. Spears article, where he credits Jeremy Woo: Dybantsa is the top prospect in the draft, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Jazz already pestering Wizards about No. 1 pick trade

The Jazz and the Wizards both emerged as the winners of last Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, but it appears the Jazz want to move up an additional spot. Both teams are in the top four of the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Wizards holding the top pick and the Jazz the second.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 14

Jazz Exploring Trade Up to No. 1 Pick With Wizards

The Utah Jazz managed to have luck on their side in this year's draft lottery by shooting up to the second-overall pick, and thus have a perfect opportunity to land one of the best prospects in this year's loaded class.

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

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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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