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Ace Bailey advisor’s son not coaching Jazz Summer League team after NBA concerns

Amid controversy surrounding Utah Jazz’s fifth overall pick Ace Bailey’s advisor Omar Cooper’s son at Summer League as an assistant coach, the NBA did a thorough investigation that led to his removal.

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NBA Insider Says Omar Cooper's Son No Longer Utah Jazz Coach

The Utah Jazz were on the verge of making one notable move to their coaching staff to help out their newly-selected fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey during this year's summer league action.

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

NBA blocked Jazz from hiring son of Ace Bailey’s manager

The Utah Jazz raised some suspicions with their latest move to appease rookie Ace Bailey during NBA Summer League games. The Jazz sought to hire Omar Cooper Jr., the son of Bailey’s manager Omar Cooper, as an unpaid guest coach during Summer League action.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

Jazz’s Ace Bailey gives special shoutout to mom as he begins NBA career

Utah Jazz’s fifth overall pick Ace Bailey made his Summer League debut against Philadelphia 76ers’ third overall pick V.J. Edgecombe, and gave a special shoutout to his mom at outset of his NBA career.

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Utah Jazz's Kyle Filipowski Breaks Down Summer League Mindset

The Utah Jazz finally got back on the floor on Saturday night in what was their first of many summer league showings, taking home a win, 94-89, against the Philadelphia 76ers as a part of the Salt Lake City Summer League.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 6

Utah Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh Sounds Off After Big Night vs. 76ers

The Utah Jazz got back to action after an almost-three-month hiatus in the form of their first summer showing in the Salt Lake City Summer League, resulting in a big first win against the Philadelphia 76ers, 89-93, and a standout 28-point outing from third-overall pick VJ Edgecombe.

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Ace Bailey Shares Best Part of Utah Jazz Debut vs. 76ers

The Utah Jazz had the first of many summer league showings to get rolling on Saturday night during their first of three Salt Lake City Summer League contests, taking home a narrow victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, 89-93.

Utah Jazz News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

Ace Bailey Facing Backlash From NBA Fans For Performance In Jazz-76ers Game

On Saturday night, the Utah Jazz faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers for their first game of 2025 NBA Summer League. The Jazz won by a score of 93-89.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 5

Utah Jazz Rookie Ruled Out of Summer League Game vs. 76ers

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their three rookies selected during last week's draft for their first summer league showing against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 5

Utah Jazz Top 10 Pick Shares Biggest Goal for Summer League

The Utah Jazz will officially get the ball rolling on their summer league action on Saturday night as the first of their three showings during the Salt Lake City Summer League will start up against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 5

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.

John Collins News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 4

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.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 3

Jusuf Nurkić Shares Reaction on Trade to Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz made a big move on the trade market this past weekend amid a flurry of offseason moves around the league with their decision to make a long-awaited trade of sending Collin Sexton and a future second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkić.

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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.

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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

Jordan Clarkson News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

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

New Utah Jazz president of basketball operations declared the team would no longer hold veteran players out of games to get better lottery odds. Instead, they're ditching those veterans entirely.

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Jordan Clarkson 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.