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Atlanta Hawks Acquire Former Utah Jazz Guard in Sign-and-Trade

One former member of the Utah Jazz backcourt is headed out East to join the Atlanta Hawks. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is joining the Hawks via sign-and-trade, landing a four-year, $62 million to join Atlanta in the process.

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Utah Jazz Guarantee Contract of Svi Mykhailiuk

With the 6 PM ET window now opening across the NBA, the window for free agency negotiations has officially begun, and the Utah Jazz were the first to make a move, guaranteeing the contract of Svi Mykhailiuk.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Jazz guarantee journeyman guard's salary for next season

The Jazz have guaranteed the $3.68MM salary of Svi Mykhailiuk for next season, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Utah had until today to decide whether to guarantee Mykhailiuk’s season or waive him.

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Reports: Jazz, Jordan Clarkson near buyout deal

Jordan Clarkson and the Utah Jazz are nearing a buyout agreement that would make the volume-scoring reserve guard an unrestricted free agent, ESPN reported Monday hours before free agency officially began.

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Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year gets bought out

NBA free agency 2025 has taken yet another twist. The Utah Jazz have finalized a contract buyout with veteran guard Jordan Clarkson, Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday.

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Jazz waive March Madness legend ahead of free agency

The Utah Jazz are making moves before free agency begins, and they’ve recently waived a three-year wing from the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Jazz, Jordan Clarkson Finalizing Contract Buyout

The Utah Jazz are finalizing a contract buyout with guard Jordan Clarkson, who will hit the free agent market after clearing waivers, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30

Utah Jazz Release Summer League Roster

The Utah Jazz have dropped their official 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League roster. The Jazz, who host their own summer league circuit ahead of the NBA's official games in Las Vegas, will have a set of three games from July 5-8 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30

Former Utah Jazz Forward Signs 1-Year Deal With Timberwolves

One former Utah Jazz veteran has reportedly signed a new contract with free agency opening right around the corner. According to insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Joe Ingles has signed a one-year, $3.4 million deal to re-up with the Minnesota Timberwolves, for what will be his 12th season in the NBA and second with the Timberwolves.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30

Detroit Pistons May Trade Former Utah Jazz Forward

The Detroit Pistons seem to be scavenging the market for a potential trade involving a former member of the Utah Jazz. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Pistons are reportedly "gauging the trade market" for former Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio.

Johnny Juzang News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30

Utah Jazz Release Three-Year Wing Johnny Juzang

The Utah Jazz have made an intriguing roster move just hours out from free agency kicking off around the league. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Jazz have released three-year wing Johnny Juzang.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 30

Utah Jazz Make Two Contract Moves Ahead of Free Agency

The Utah Jazz have made two minor moves on a pair of their pending free agents, leading up to the market opening at 4 PM MT on Monday. According to Tony

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

After Trading Sexton, Jazz Having Difficulty Moving Another Guard

Now 33 years old, Jordan Clarkson has spent the last five full seasons as a member of the Utah Jazz. He is easily the oldest player on the team, nearly a full five years the elder of star forward Lauri Markkanen.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 30

Ace Bailey Admits To Wanting To Dunk On Michael Jordan During A Contest

Ace Bailey’s start to life in the NBA has been controversial, to say the least. Despite making it clear he didn’t want to play for the Utah Jazz, the Salt Lake City-based team selected him with the No.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Bill Simmons Blasts Danny Ainge and Utah Jazz for Trading Away Collin Sexton

In a scathing take that has ignited NBA Twitter, sports pundit Bill Simmons has unleashed his frustration over the Utah Jazz’s recent trade of guard Collin

Danny Ainge News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Calls Mount for Danny Ainge’s Firing After Jazz Trade on Sunday

Danny Ainge made a name for himself back when he was in the Boston Celtics' front office. He assembled the team that won a title back in 2008 and played a big part in constructing the team that won another last year.