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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.

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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / SLC Dunk / December 4

Utah’s indecisive rebuild cost them a chance at Giannis Antetokounmpo

The NBA world is buzzing with the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo might be available for trade. You can bet that the Utah Jazz will call and ask about it.

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.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 3

Will Hardy Shares Encouraging Update on Utah Jazz C Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz have been without fourth-year center Walker Kessler on the floor for just over a month following his season-ending shoulder injury that will force him to the sidelines until the 2026-27 season.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Walter Clayton Jr. News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 3

Utah Jazz Rookie Walter Clayton Jr. Talks Adapting to NBA Grind

Utah Jazz rookie guard Walter Clayton Jr. has been taking in the grind of an NBA season just like any other rookie does during their first year in the league.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 3

Dwyane Wade Raves About Utah Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey

The Utah Jazz, through the first six weeks of the NBA season, have seen some bright moments from fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey. He's found his way into

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 3

Utah Jazz Looking to Maximize Potential of Budding Bench Duo

After the first six weeks of this NBA season, the Utah Jazz have found their groove with a relatively solidified rotation within the starting five, as well as within their key bench pieces for the second unit.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / December 3

The Downbeat: the Utah Jazz have an identity crisis

Winston Bishop, closeted Wicked fan and resident of the loft in apartment 4D, located somewhere in Los Angeles, California, was burning rubber and bolting to the Mexican border.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / SLC Dunk / December 2

Is a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo worth it for the Utah Jazz?

It’s a yearly tradition in the NBA world to wonder whether this will be the season a potential trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo might happen. The chatter this season is feeling more and more real, especially with how the Bucks have struggled so much with Giannis’ recent time away because of injury.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 2

Kevin Durant Impressed by Utah Jazz G Keyonte George

Within the Utah Jazz's back-to-back rematch and win against the Houston Rockets, third-year guard Keyonte George turned out to piece together a statement bounce-back game compared to the brutal outing that was his zero-point, eight-turnover performance over the weekend.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / December 2

What did Will Hardy say after Walter Clayton Jr.’s impressive performance?

It’s not been the most glamorous start to the 2025 No. 18 overall pick’s career. Between limited minutes, a few DNPs and some time in the G League, Walter Clayton Jr.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 2

Will Hardy Highlights Utah Jazz's Difference-Maker in Rockets Win

The Utah Jazz, in the midst of their resilient back-to-back victory over the Houston Rockets, had a handful of notable bright spots that helped lead this team to a much-better end result than was seen the day before in a 28-point blowout loss the day prior.

Kevin Durant News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 2

Utah Jazz Leaned on One Player to Limit Kevin Durant vs. Rockets

It's never a simple task when it comes to stopping Kevin Durant. Even during year 18 suiting up in the league, Durant is consistently a problem for opposing

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Keyonte George News / Hardwood Heroics / December 2

'They Don’t Deserve How We Played Yesterday' – Utah Jazz’s Keyonte George Apologizes to the Fans After Split Vs. Houston Rockets

Keyonte George played much better in the second game of the Utah Jazz’s back-to-back set against the Houston Rockets. After laying a goose egg in the 129-101

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 29

Jazz take down Kings to avoid winless showing in NBA Cup

Keyonte George scored 31 points, Lauri Markkanen added 28 points, and the Utah Jazz avoided a winless round of pool play in the NBA Cup with their 128-119 defeat of the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday in Salt Lake City.

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.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / November 25

NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Jazz, Kevin Love, Timberwolves

The Blazers needed a reset, a little belief and maybe a familiar voice. They got all three Monday night in a win over Milwaukee. Damian Lillard isn’t playing as he rehabs the torn Achilles he suffered last postseason, but he’s been plenty active behind the scenes.

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.