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Jazz Left in the Dark as Wizards Keep No. 1 Pick Plans Secret

In the weeks ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz's plans for who they'll end up selecting at pick two will largely depend on what the Washington Wizards do in front of them.

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Utah Jazz Host Pre-Draft Workout for Another Projected Top-10 Pick

Through the next couple of weeks leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz will be staying busy when it comes to hosting pre-draft workouts various top prospects in this year's class.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 6

What The No. 2 Pick Means For Utah’s Long-Term Cap Sheet

The NBA can be pretty simple. There’s one ball and five players. If you have one of the best players in the league handling the ball the majority of the time, your team is going to win a lot of games.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 5

International Prospects in the Draft for the Utah Jazz

The NBA is truly a worldwide league, boasting 135 international players from 43 countries at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season (NBA News, 10/22/25).

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

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Utah Jazz News / The Lead / June 5

Utah Jazz 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The 2025-2026 season felt both predictable and fresh for the Utah Jazz. Bet Decider calculated the Jazz to finish with 22 wins on the season, and the prediction rang true.

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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 / June 5

Utah Jazz Still Don't Have a Clear Consensus Draft Pick at No. 2

Throughout the Utah Jazz's draft process to this point, it's largely been a two-man race for who their second-overall pick will eventually end up being later this month.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 4

AJ Dybantsa Impressed by Utah Jazz's Atmosphere, Confident He'd Fit In

There's been no shortage of rumors linking the Utah Jazz as an ideal home for BYU's top prospect AJ Dybantsa. Some buzz has connected the Jazz to having Dybantsa as the most coveted prospect of any player on their board, and even a potential trade-up being on the table.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 4

How Darryn Peterson Fits With Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Keyonte George

The Utah Jazz are working towards the most important draft in team history this month and the selection will come down to either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 3

Darryn Peterson Has Chance to Start Day 1 if Utah Jazz Draft Him

While there's still a good chunk of time before the Utah Jazz make their second-overall draft selection official, the consensus seems to believe that their ultimate selection will end up being Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 3

The Jazz need to take a glance at these five first-round prospects

I’m sure all of us are still intoxicated after the Jazz stole the show and acquired the second overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, despite the firm adamance of Wizards fans that the Jazz are miserable unless they move on from rookie Ace Bailey.

NBA News / SLC Dunk / June 3

Last but Not Least: 5 Second Round Sleepers the Jazz Could Trade For

The Jazz are set to have quite a good day this coming June 23rd – having tanked their way into the 2nd overall pick, the night of the first round of the NBA draft will be one of celebration and championship fantasizing.

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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.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 3

Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler Contract Talks Just Got More Complicated

Heading into the Utah Jazz's offseason, one of their top priorities will be to re-sign their restricted free agent center, Walker Kessler. After being

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 2

Jazz appear ready to move beyond rebuild, focus on winning

The Jazz spent the past several years focused on the future. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, that approach is about to change. As Jones writes, there is a growing belief within the organization that Utah is finally ready to move beyond its rebuilding phase and begin pushing toward meaningful contention in the Western Conference.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 2

Utah Jazz's Draft Plans Are Coming Into Focus With No. 2 Pick

There's been much conversation surrounding the Utah Jazz and their number-two overall pick since they were lucky enough to jump up in the draft lottery earlier last month. As to which top prospect they'll end up with once they're on the clock later this month still remains to be seen.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 2

Jazz Bring in BYU Standout for Draft Workout–– And It's Not AJ Dybantsa

The Utah Jazz are continuing their pre-draft workout process by bringing in another notable name from BYU. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Jazz had brought in BYU star and projected top pick AJ Dybantsa for a pre-draft workout as expected ahead of the draft later this month.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2

Jusuf Nurkic slammed for calling his former head coach an ‘alcohol addict’

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic had a telling revelation about his former head coach during his time with the Phoenix Suns. During a recent appearance on

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 1

Utah Jazz Take Crucial Step in Scouting AJ Dybantsa Before Draft

In the weeks ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz are deep in their scouting process to unpack what the top of this class has to offer, and evaluate who exactly might be the best available player to take for their number-two overall pick.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Jazz rumors: No. 2 pick plans crystallize amid AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate

The NBA recently implemented new measures to curb tanking moving forward, but it won’t impact the Utah Jazz this season, who were recently awarded the number two pick in the NBA Draft.

Adem Bona News / Hoops Wire / May 31

NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Sixers, Adem Bona, Grizzlies

The Jazz are moving into the next stage of preparation for the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, Utah’s focus now shifts toward medical evaluations and pre-draft workouts as the organization continues gathering information on prospects.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Hoops Rumors / May 30

Free Agent Jusuf Nurkic Wants To Remain In NBA

Jusuf Nurkic has no intention of leaving the NBA despite a post that hinted he might be interested in going to Europe to continue his career. Nurkic, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, made an appearance on the X and O’s Podcast and spoke about the Serbian club Partizan, as relayed by Eurohoops.net.

Walker Kessler News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Report: Walker Kessler Expected to Land Massive New Utah Jazz Contract

The Utah Jazz will be looking to put their disappointing campaign behind them and start fresh. And to make that happen, the front office will first need to sort out the roster.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Jazz may want AJ Dybantsa, but Darryn Peterson is who Utah needs

The Utah Jazz recently learned that they will be picking number two in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Since then, reports have emerged, including from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, that the team has a significant interest in AJ Dybantsa, who is expected to be taken number one by the Washington Wizards.

Utah Jazz News / Stadium Rant / May 22

The Utah Jazz Could Make The Playoffs In 2027

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 / 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.