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On YouTubeUtah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / February 20
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies recap and final score: Jazz fizzle out in second half 
The Jazz win a massive tank battle! The Jazz lost a game against the Grizzlies that they led and controlled most of the first half, but fizzled out in the second half—losing the third and fourth quarters by a combined 21 points.It was actually a very important game.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Player Grades
The Jazz snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and lost 114-123. Depending on who you ask this was either a masterclass in tanking, or an embarrassing implosion.
Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 20
Jazz Announce Lauri Markkanen Injury News vs Grizzlies
The Utah Jazz could be without some notable star power in their first post-All-Star break matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to a new injury report update from the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen has been downgraded from available to questionable with an illness.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19
NBA's new anti-tanking rules might not totally work
The NBA is about to get serious regarding its tanking problem, and it could have some big rule changes in place as soon as next season.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 19
Four Utah Jazz Players Who Could Earn Offseason Extensions
The Utah Jazz have several players on their roster becoming extension eligible this offseason. Four names total, to be exact––three of those being young players entering the final year of their rookie contracts, and another veteran whom the Jazz could very well line up a new deal for across the offseason.
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / February 19
No homecoming for Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) as Jazz visit Grizzlies
The high-profile homecoming for Jaren Jackson Jr. will not materialize. When the Memphis Grizzlies sent the veteran forward to the Utah Jazz shortly before the Feb.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls tanking teams 'losers' in lengthy rant
With the 2025-26 NBA season coming closer to an end, some teams are benching players as they begin to tank for a better draft pick.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / February 18
Utah Jazz QOTD #2: Which injuries to use for the tank?
The latest news in the Tank Wars comes from the Sacramento Kings, the cute little participant in the latest tank discussion. Today, in some moves that may not even change the outcome of games, the Kings announced that Domantas Sabonis will be out the rest of the season for left knee surgery.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 18
Five Utah Jazz Players Headed for Less Minutes After All-Star Break
The Utah Jazz have just 26 games left in their 2025-26 season following the All-Star break before embarking on an exciting offseason ahead. And in those
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 18
Two Jazz Veterans Want Long-Term Stay in Utah
The Utah Jazz have a pair of veterans on their roster who could be interested in a stay longer than just one season. Those two veterans are Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Love, who, according to Deseret News' NBA insider Sarah Todd, would be interested in an extended stay on the roster past this season after coming aboard last summer.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / February 18
Utah Jazz QOTD #1: What change do you want to improve the NBA?
One of the new regular articles I’m wanting to do is a Utah Jazz Question of the Day. I’ll do these as often as I can with questions I hope our community would like to discuss.
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / February 17
Jazz F Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery to remove growth in left knee
Recently acquired Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee, the team announced. The Jazz said Jackson, 26, will begin rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / February 17
Jaren Jackson Jr. Undergoes Knee Surgery
Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent successful surgery on Tuesday morning to remove a localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) growth in his left knee, the Jazz confirmed today in a press release.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts
The NBA delivered big fines to two teams for sitting players and affecting the integrity of games. Another concern may be the integrity of NBA bets. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering "every possible remedy" for tanking at his All-Star Saturday news conference.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16
Colin Cowherd claims Jazz fans are fine with tanking
Entering the second half of the season, the Utah Jazz have the third-worst record in the Western Conference at 18-38. With their woeful standing, the Jazz should be eager to get back on track and show signs of improvement.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14
NBA commissioner Adam Silver thinks 'tanking' is worse than ever, teams could get severe punishment
Not only does the NBA have a tanking problem this season, league commissioner Adam Silver thinks it might be worse than it's been in recent memory.
Lauri Markkanen News / Total Pro Sports / February 13
Jazz Coach Addresses Massive Tanking Fine While Defending Decision to Sit Lauri Markkanen
The Utah Jazz has been involved in some serious controversies in recent times. Last year, the Jazz DJ trolled LeBron James by playing Drake’s diss track.
Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Jazz owner Ryan Smith publicly rips the NBA over $500,000 fine
Ryan Smith is not at all happy about having to cut a sizable six-figure check to the league. The Utah Jazz were fined $500,000 by the NBA on Thursday. In an official release, the league said that the Jazz improperly sat out star players Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Bobby Marks News / Hoops Wire / February 12
Ryan Smith to ESPN’s Bobby Marks: ‘Maybe sit this one out’ as Jazz fine sparks war of words
Ryan Smith was not done talking. After the NBA fined the Jazz $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league, the Utah owner took direct aim at ESPN’s Bobby Marks, firing back after Marks compared tanking fines to luxury tax payments under the previous CBA.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / February 12
Jazz owner Ryan Smith ‘agrees to disagree’ with fine from league office
Ryan Smith did not hide his reaction. The Jazz owner responded with an eye roll and a pointed “agree to disagree” after the NBA fined Utah $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league tied to two recent games.
Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Jazz star will undergo surgery just days after blockbuster trade
The Utah Jazz surprised many at the NBA trade deadline by acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies also sent John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr.
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