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Utah Jazz Could Shut Down Lauri Markkanen for Season

It looks like there's a chance the Utah Jazz could be without Lauri Markkanen for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Markkanen, the Jazz's star forward who's been in the midst of a career-best season when he's been on the floor this year, has been out since the end of February with a hip injury he sustained in one of Utah's team practices.

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Jazz signs G-League guard for late-season boost

The Utah Jazz are making a late-season move, signing Kennedy Chandler to a 10-day deal after his strong run with the Delaware Blue Coats, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, and the timing feels intentional.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Jazz To Sign Kennedy Chandler To 10-Day Contract

Former NBA point guard Kennedy Chandler has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Jazz, agent Ryan Davis tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Ace Bailey News / Field Level Media / March 20

Ace Bailey's 33 points help Jazz beat Bucks to end skid

Rookie Ace Bailey scored a season-best 33 points and matched his high of seven 3-pointers to lead the Utah Jazz to a convincing 128-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at Salt Lake City.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 19

Utah Jazz Finally Eliminated From Playoff Contention

To likely nobody's surprise, the Utah Jazz are officially out of the mix for this year's postseason action. Now being absent from the playoff mix now makes

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 19

Utah Jazz's Will Hardy Reacts to Brice Sensabaugh's 41-Point Night

The Utah Jazz didn't get quite the most optically appealing result in their final score against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday––a game they dropped by 36 points, 111-147––it still turned out to be a strong night individually for third-year wing Brice Sensabaugh.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / March 19

Jazz eliminated from playoffs, focus remains the lottery

It’s official. The Jazz are done. Utah was eliminated from playoff contention after a 147-111 loss to Minnesota, dropping to 20-49. Even a late push wouldn’t have mattered.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / March 19

Jazz Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Jazz suffered a 147-111 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday, officially eliminating them from playoff contention, according to the NBA league office (Twitter link).

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / March 18

Is the Price Right for Walker Kessler to Stay with Jazz?

Ever since his trade to the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler has continued to prove he belongs in the NBA. Kessler became the first rookie in 25 years to record seven-plus blocks in four games, only trailing Tim Duncan‘s five games in 1998.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Carlos Boozer makes bold statement about son Cameron

Cameron Boozer is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft in June, and his father is not shying away from the high expectations that will come with it.

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

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Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Jazz Sophomore Cody Williams Tops 30+ Points In Career Night

By the end of last season, a litany of NBA fans were ready to sell all of their Cody Williams stock. Selected 10th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Colorado product had an all but forgettable rookie campaign, finishing the 2024-25 season averaging 4.6 points per game with a .419 true shooting percentage.

Keyonte George News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Jazz’s Keyonte George Likely Out Of Most Improved Race Due To Injury

An injury may have ended Keyonte George’s chances at a major award. The Jazz guard is not expected to have his hamstring strain reevaluated for another week and a half, which makes it extremely unlikely he will reach the NBA’s 65-game requirement for Most Improved Player consideration.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 14

Second-quarter turnaround sparks Blazers past Jazz

Jrue Holiday recorded 25 points and seven assists and backup Scoot Henderson also scored 25 points as the Portland Trail Blazers notched a 124-114 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Mo Bamba News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Jazz Ending Mo Bamba’s Second 10-Day Contract

The Jazz are terminating Mo Bamba‘s second 10-day contract, reports Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune. According to Reynolds, Bamba won’t finish out his second 10-day deal with Utah because he was unable to travel with the team on its three-game road trip after he contracted an illness.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 12

Jordan Clarkson puts on a show to help Knicks escape 18-point hole, blow past Jazz

Jordan Clarkson scored 17 of his season-high 27 points during a decisive surge over the final 16 minutes Wednesday for the New York Knicks, who overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Utah Jazz.

Desmond Bane does banned celebration after hitting clutch shot for Magic

Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on fire since Max Kellerman's criticism

Victor Wembanyama could make NBA history if he plays in enough games

Tanks for nothing: Devin Carter's career game lifts Kings over Pacers

Coach when Kobe dropped 81 had best reaction to Bam Adebayo's historic night

Keyonte George News / EssentiallySports / March 12

What Happened to Keyonte George? Jazz Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Knicks

The Utah Jazz suffered from another injury. The Western Conference bottom feeders are keeping it close against an almost healthy New York Knicks team. But the dreams of pulling off a major upset seemed bleak after an incident in the fourth quarter.

Ace Bailey News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Jazz Forward Ace Bailey Draws Ray Allen Comparison From Former NBA Champion

Ace Bailey has averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists over eight games since the All-Star break. Utah Jazz assistant coach and former NBA standout Jason Terry thinks the 19-year-old is just getting started — and he reached for a Hall of Famer to make the point.

Ace Bailey News / The Lead / March 9

How Can the Jazz Accelerate Ace Bailey’s Development?

Ace Bailey is one of the most exciting prospects for the Utah Jazz in recent history. The Jazz haven’t seen much action in the NBA lottery, being top 10 in winning percentage in all-time play.

Vince Williams News / Hoops Wire / March 9

Jazz waiving injured guard Vince Williams Jr

The Jazz are waiving injured guard Vince Williams Jr. after he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, according to Kevin Reynolds of the Salt Lake Tribune.