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Utah Jazz Urged to Make Big Decision on Walker Kessler

With a strong and successful draft in the rear-view mirror, the Utah Jazz have made a few key moves around the edges throughout this NBA offseason to help tweak this roster from last year and help best position this young and budding group for the foreseeable future.

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Utah Jazz, Pistons Linked in New John Collins Trade Rumor

The Utah Jazz have remained active in the past week when it comes to moving last year's veterans out of the roster. Whether that be the decision to send

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 4

Jusuf Nurkić Opens Up on New Role With Utah Jazz

After being traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Utah Jazz this past weekend, Jusuf Nurkić now enters a brand new situation he's yet to face across his entire NBA career.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 4

Suns Trying to Trade Two Former Utah Jazz Players

The Phoenix Suns have already made one blockbuster trade earlier this offseason in the form of their move to send Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, but they may not be done making changes, as two former members of the Utah Jazz on their roster have recently appeared in some increasing buzz.

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ESPN Gives Simple Path for Utah Jazz to Have Successful Offseason

The Utah Jazz have already remained busy in their offseason work so far this summer in making a variety of changes to their roster, both with additions in the draft, and subtractions with the likes of Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and Johnny Juzang, this team is set to look a bit different from last year heading into their 2025-26 campaign.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 3

Utah Jazz Rookie Shares First Impression of Keyonte George

In the week following the 2025 NBA Draft wrapping up for the Utah Jazz, the team's rookies and other young talent have remained hard at work as things have quickly transitioned to preparing for this weekend's summer league showings, with practices getting underway and the first-year talent getting their feet wet at the next level.

Sharife Cooper News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Son of Ace Bailey’s controversial manager getting opportunity with Jazz

An underrated subplot has emerged in the Ace Bailey-Utah Jazz situation. Omar Cooper Jr. is getting an opportunity with the Jazz as a guest coach, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Wednesday.

Sharife Cooper News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 2

Omar Cooper's Son to Coach Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz in Summer League

It seems the Utah Jazz have a new reported voice set to be among the team's coaching staff during their summer league showings set to take place later this weekend, a name coming aboard from the camp of Ace Bailey.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 2

Mavericks Sign Former Utah Jazz Guard to 1-Year Deal

One former top-five pick for the Utah Jazz has reportedly signed a new deal with the Dallas Mavericks in the newest move of NBA free agency. According to a report from ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Mavericks and former Jazz guard Dante Exum have agreed to a one-year deal for the 2025-26 NBA season.

Walker Kessler News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Jazz Reveal Steep Asking Price For Highly Touted Center Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz have set the NBA trade market abuzz by unveiling an audacious asking price for their promising young center, Walker Kessler. According to

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 2

Updated List of Utah Jazz Future Draft Picks

With the 2025 NBA Draft officially in the rear view mirror and a few trades in the books for the Utah Jazz, now marks a good time to take a step back and look at exactly where the team stands in terms of a future draft asset standpoint.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Lakers Cannot Pay Jazz’s Asking Price For Coveted Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have been interested in Walker Kessler for a while now, but they cannot find a price that will satisfy the Utah Jazz. Last year, during the trade deadline, the Lakers were among the teams asking for Kessler.

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NBA Insider Has Big Update on John Collins, Utah Jazz Trade Rumors

In the days following the 2025 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz have remained decently active when it comes to making moves around their roster, whether it be their decision to trade veteran Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets or cutting ties with others like Jordan Clarkson and Johnny Juzang.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 1

Jusuf Nurkic Shares First Message Since Utah Jazz Trade

The Utah Jazz made a big move over the weekend with their decision to trade veteran guard Collin Sexton, with a future second-round pick attached to the Charlotte Hornets, in exchange for 30-year-old center Jusuf Nurkic.

Jordan Clarkson News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 1

NBA Insider Gives Update on Jordan Clarkson's Utah Jazz Buyout

The Utah Jazz marked the end of an era on Monday with their decision to buy out the contract of longtime veteran guard Jordan Clarkson, where he would then sign a one-year deal to join the New York Knicks ahead of next season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 1

Heat Land Former Utah Jazz Forward in Pistons Sign-and-Trade

A former member of the Utah Jazz is on the move as a part of the latest sign-and-trade deal to appear across NBA headlines. According to a report from ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Heat have acquired former Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio in a sign-and-trade deal that sends sharpshooting wing Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 1

Utah Jazz Given Brutal Take on Collin Sexton Trade

The Utah Jazz struck a deal with the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday to acquire Jusuf Nurkic in return for Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick. The Jazz had reportedly been shopping Sexton to other teams, but the eventual return wasn't what was hoped.

John Collins News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 1

Miami Heat Linked to John Collins Trade With Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have made a few big moves surrounding their rostered veterans from last season over the recent days, and they may not be done making changes based on a new rumor connecting them to a potential trade with the Miami Heat.

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Jordan Clarkson to sign with Eastern Conference contender

Jordan Clarkson will sign with the Knicks once he clears waivers on Wednesday evening.

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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.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

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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Jazz's latest moves suggest they're still going to tank

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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 / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Utah Jazz Release 3-Year NBA Player

Johnny Juzang has spent each of his first three seasons in the NBA with the Utah Jazz. Last season, the 24-year-old averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 64 games.